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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Granulated or powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/3 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the ingredients.
- 2Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 3Stir all the ingredients together until just combined, then beat vigorously for two minutes, until the batter is smooth.
- 4Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill well-buttered muffin pans about halfway with the mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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