Sweet Quick-Bread (Blueberry) Muffins
These sweet quick-bread muffins are a perfect addition to the breakfast table. Make them with or without blueberries ...best consumed when just out of the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin (or use cupcake liners).
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients using a fork or pastry blender. Then stir until the ingredients are just blended. If making blueberry muffins, add the berries and gently mix with a spatula. Fill the greased muffin cups 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with butter or jam.