Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh rhubarb
  • Topping
  • 6 small fresh strawberries, halved
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients.
  • In another bowl, beat egg, milk and oil until smooth.
  • Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fold in strawberries and rhubarb.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
  • Place a strawberry half, cut side down, on each.
  • Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 22-25 minutes or until muffins test done.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
  • Serve warm.