Basic Muffins submitted by Mom Johnson
Description
I have used this basic muffin recipe for many years, adding different fruits, nuts or chocolate to taste. Enjoy!

Directions
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. combine the egg, milk and oil. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened; batter should be lumpy. Grease muffin tins or line with paper liners. If desired, make crunch topping; mix all ingredients until crumbly and scatter on top of muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or till golden. Makes 12 muffins.




Ingredients
v 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
v 1/4 cup sugar
v 2 tsp. baking powder
v 1/2 tsp. salt
v 1 beaten egg
v 3/4 cup milk
v 1/3 cup vegetable oil

v Options:
v 1 cup fresh blueberries, 2 T. more sugar, 1 tsp. grated lemon peel

v 1 cup chopped apple, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup raisins

v 1 cup fresh blackberries or raspberries, 1 tsp. grated lemon peel

v 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped pecans

v 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained, 1/4 cup coconut and 1/4 cup macadamias, chopped

v 2/3 cup coarsely chopped dates and 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

v 1 small can mandarin oranges, 1/4 cup coconut

v 1 can sour pie cherries, drained and 1/2 tsp. almond extract

v Crunch topping:
v 1/2 cup flour
v 1/2 cup brown sugar
v 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
v 1/4 cup butter