Fruity muffins

250g self raising flour

2 x 5ml spoons baking powder

100g caster sugar

230ml semi-skimmed milk

1 egg

60ml oil

150g canned fruit (in juice)

12 muffin cases, muffin tin, weighing scales, measuring spoons, measuring jug, mixing bowl, wooden spoons, can opener, 2 spoons, cooling rack.

1. Preheat oven to 180°C or gas mark 4
2. Mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth batter.
3. Drain the juice from the canned fruit.
4. Stir in the fruit.
5. Divide the mixture equally between the muffin cases using 2 spoons.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
7. Allow to cool on a cooling rack.

• Vary the type of fruit you use. Try bananas, cherries or blueberries. Go for fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits.
• Experiment with different spices, such as cinnamon, ginger or mixed spice.

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