All-Star Muffin Mix Recipe

Mix first six ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place or in the freezer up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (11 cups mix). To prepare plain muffins: Preheat oven to 400 °. Whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-21 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 1 dozen per batch. To prepare Banana Muffins: Whisk together egg, milk, butter and bananas until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. To prepare Blueberry Muffins: Whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. To prepare Cranberry-Pecan Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, cranberries, pecans and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. To prepare Apricot-Cherry Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, apricots and cherries. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. To prepare Cappuccino Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, chocolate chips and coffee granules. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. To prepare Carrot-Raisin Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, carrots and raisins. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. To prepare Apple-Cheese Muffins: Combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, apple and cheese. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and butter until blended. Add to muffin mix mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. To prepare Rhubarb-Orange Muffins: Whisk together egg, milk, butter and marmalade until blended. Stir in 2-3/4 cups muffin mix just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.