1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. vegetable oil

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine the egg, milk, and oil; add liquid mixture to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Spoon into greased muffing pans, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan immediately. Yield: 10 muffins.

Apple Muffins: Stir in 3/4 cup peeled, chopped apple, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.

Blueberry Muffins: Fold 3/4 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup canned, drained blueberries.

Oat Muffins: Reduce flour by 1/2 cup and stir in 1/2 cup quick cooking oats.

Pecan Muffins: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.