These simple muffins are great for entertaining. They also refrigerate and freeze well for make-ahead menus.
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, egg, and margarine; mix until the ingredients are moistened, but do not overbeat. Stir in the fresh fruit. Spoon the batter into twelve greased muffin cups.
Bake the muffins for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Serve warm.
- Yields: 12 muffins
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
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