A-B-C Muffin Mix

18 cups flour
5 cups sugar
2 1/4 cups buttermilk blend or non fat dry milk
6 Tb. baking powder
2 Tb. baking soda
2 Tb. salt
3 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
3 tsp. ground nutmeg

Stir together well -- breaking up lumps
Store in a large airtight container labeled with the date and contents. Store in a cool, dry place.

Shelf life: 6 to 8 months. Makes enough for about 5 batches of 24 muffins each.

Muffins:
Preheat oven to 400�. Coat muffin tins with an oil/lecithin mixture, grease with shortening or butter, or spray with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat:
3 to 4 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
2 cups water
UP TO 1 cup oil or butter

Stir in 5-1/2 cups muffin mix and any additional ingredients (listed on chart) just until moistened. The batter should be lumpy. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown. Muffins freeze well. To reheat frozen muffins, microwave on high for 30 seconds per muffin.

Topping added before baking

Streusel Topping:
Mix together:
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 cup flour
cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture is crumbly.

Crunchy Topping:
Mix together:
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter with fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.