1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 well beaten egg
3/4 c. milk
1/3 c. cooking oil
12 baking cups

Sift together first 3 ingredients, plus 3/4 teaspoon salt; make a well in the center. Combine egg, milk and oil. Add all at once to dry mixture. Stir until just moistened. Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Or, to best ever muffins, add: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup chopped cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar or 4 slices cooked bacon and use drippings combined with oil to equal 1/3 cup.