STRAWBERRY-MACADAMIA NUT MUFFINS

Strawberry-Macadamia Nut Muffins image

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Time 32m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted (5 1/3 Tbsp.)
1 large egg
2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400*F.
Grease the bottoms only of 12 standard-size muffin cups, or line with paper wrappers; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the the milk, melted butter, and egg.
Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt just until combined; do not overmix.
Gently fold in the strawberries and macadamia nuts.
Spoon batter into the prepared tins; sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Immediately invert onto wire racks.
Serve warm or cool.