Sift dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, stir together briefly, and bake in greased muffin pans.

Steps

1. Sift dry ingredients in one bowl.
2. Mix wet ingredients and add to dry all at once.
3. Stir only to moisten flour. Do not beat. Mixture will be lumpy.
4. Grease cupcake pans and fill with batter two-thirds full.
5. Bake at 400°F about 15 min. Serve warm with butter.

Notes

• Date or Raisin Muffins: Add 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates or 1/2 cup raisins.
• Orange Muffins: Add 1/2 cup candied orange peel, chopped fine.
• Cheese Muffins: Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to dry ingredients.