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Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
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Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
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Make a well in the center.
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In a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork.
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Stir in milk and oil.
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Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture.
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Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat.
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The batter will be lumpy. DO NOT OVERMIX. This will create tough/heavy muffins.
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Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
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Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries.
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Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins.
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Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates.
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Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese.
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Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
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Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.