Fresh Fig Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 large fresh figs, finely chopped
• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

1. Dredge figs in 2 tablespoons flour, tossing lightly to coat well; set aside.
2. Combine remaining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; sift together 4 times. Stir together milk, egg, and butter; add to dry ingredients, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in reserved figs.
3. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans, filling two-thirds full. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans, and serve immediately.