Beer-Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup beer

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Add the beer, and mix until just blended.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just blended. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Beer is a great addition to muffins because it adds a complex flavor and helps keep the muffins moist.
• These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature.
• You can substitute other types of beer for the beer in this recipe to achieve different flavor profiles.