Basic Muffins

1 ¾ C. flour

½ C. sugar

2 ½ tsp. baking powder

¾ tsp. salt

1 beaten egg

¾ C. milk

⅓ C. oil

 In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients.  In a small bowl, mix egg, milk and oil.  Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moist.  Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.  Bake at 375º for 18-20 min.

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Replace milk with juice of one orange plus milk to make ¾ C.   Add 2 tsp. grated orange peel to milk mixture.  Add ½ C. chocolate chips.  Omit cinnamon and sugar.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Add 1 tsp. ground cinnamon to flour.  Add 1 large chopped peeled apple with milk mixture.  Bake 20-25 min. While warm dip in melted butter then sugar.