Basic Muffins

Description
A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
 * Serves: 12

Ingredients

 * 3 cups baking mix
 * 3 tablespoons sugar
 * 2 tablespoons egg mix + ¼ cup water (or 1 egg)
 * 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or applesauce
 * 1 cup water

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 425°F.
 * 2) Spray muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or use paper liners.
 * 3) Combine baking mix and sugar in a large bowl. Add egg, oil (or applesauce), and water. Batter will look lumpy – do not over stir.
 * 4) Spoon into muffin pans ½ full.
 * 5) Bake 20 minutes at 425°F.

Variations

 * Add 2 cups blueberries (reconstituted from dried fruit)
 * Add 2 cups cranberries or cherries (reconstituted from dried fruit) plus 1 tablespoon grated orange peel.