Strawberry Streusel Muffins
 
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/4 tsp almond extract
1 cup sliced (fresh) strawberries

Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup flour
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/8 tsp almond extract

Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in the center of mixture. Combine egg, milk, butter and almond extract; add to dry ingredients, stirring until moistened. Fold in strawberries.

Combine streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Spoon batter into paper-lined or greased muffin pans, filing 3/4 full. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over batter. Bake 350 degrees 20-25 minutes.

Yield: 1 dozen.

AUTHOR: macklinda