• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs - lightly beaten
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups fresh strawberries - chopped into small pieces

Preparation -
Line muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix by hand or at lowest speed of an electric mixer until well blended. In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients along with the chopped berries. Use a large spoon or rubber spatula to fold the ingredients together until moistened. Do not beat. Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle each one with about 1/2 teaspoon sugar, if desired. Bake in a preheated oven at 400º for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.