Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, sift together…
- 2 1/2 cups all-pupose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Using your hands, or a pastry blender, work in…
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Mixture should resemble a coarse cornmeal, making sure no lumps are left.
Slowly stir in…
- 1 cup milk
Mix just until the dry ingredients are moist. Do not overbeat.
Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups. And bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown. The muffins should have a thick crust with a cake center.