Fresh Strawberry Muffins

Here’s the recipe:
Supplies/Equipment required:

• 12 Cavity muffin tin
• Large mixing bowl and electric mixer or stand mixer with bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Large ice cream scoop

Ingredients

1. 2 cups flour
2. 1/4 cup sugar
3. 4 teaspoons baking powder
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 1 cup milk
6. 1 egg, beaten
7. 2 teaspoons vanilla
8. 1/4 cup shortening, melted
9. 1 cup diced strawberries, fresh , **See notes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease a 12 cavity muffin tin.
3. Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the milk, beaten egg and vanilla to the dry ingredients and combine with an electric mixer on low speed.
5. Pour the melted shortening into the batter and combine.
6. Fold the strawberries into the muffin batter using a wooden spoon.
7. Use an ice cream scoop to fill muffin cavities about 2/3 full with batter.
8. Sprinkle tops of muffins with additional sugar, if desired.
9. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes
If you do not have access to fresh strawberries, feel free to use frozen. Pour 1 cup of frozen strawberries into a strainer and allow them to thaw and drain prior to beginning this recipe.

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