A basic muffin recipe, change up the flavor by adding 1/2 cup or so of dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries and cherries, coconut, nuts or chocolate chips.

Basic Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine together egg, milk and oil, using a wire whisk. Add egg mixture at once to the dry ingredients. Stirring mixture only until the dry ingredients are moistened. The batter will be lumpy.
3. Spoon into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup half to two-thirds full.
4. Bake in 400°F (220°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Let cool completely on wire rack.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.