American Muffins (Paul Hollywoods Recipe)

These are a great basic muffin that takes any ingredient into the mix to make variations to suit what you have. Very easy but tasty muffin made by a famous British baker.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  ounces self raising flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 ounces caster sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg, beaten
• 2  ounces butter, melted
• 4  fluid ounces milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla or 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4  ounces  fruit

Directions

1. Place the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl; stir but not too much.
2. Add the beaten egg, melted butter, milk and vanilla; stir.
3. Add your choice of fruit, nuts or chocolate to make your own version of muffin.
4. Place into muffin tins or cases.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at Gas 6.