Nutmeg muffins

12 muffins

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsAll-purpose flour
3tablespoonsGranulated sugar
1tablespoonBaking powder
½teaspoonFreshly grated nutmeg OR
¾teaspoon(to 1 ts) ground nutmeg
¼teaspoonSalt
2largesEggs
1cupMilk
¼cup(1/2 stick) butter; melted

Directions

Heat oven to 375F. Grease muffin cups, or use foil or paper baking cups.

Thoroughly mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.

Break eggs into another bowl. Whisk in milk and butter until well blended. Pour over dry ingredients and fold in with a rubber spatula, just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Scoop batter into muffin cups. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and springy to the touch in the center. Turn out onto a rack.

Serve hot or warm.

Also makes 36 miniature muffins.

from Muffins by Elizabeth Alston Submitted By TIFFANY HALL-GRAHAM On 04-22-95