2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Gradually stir milk, mixing just until moistened. Spoon the batter into a greased muffin tin.
Bake at 350*F. or until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Makes 1 dozen muffins.