6 T unsalted butter
1 1/4 c sugar
1 t vanilla
2 large eggs
3c + 2 T flour
3 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 c milk
Cream butter/sugar mixture. Add flour mixture and milk, alternating both.
Add varied assortment of dried fruits, raisins, and nuts.
Sprinkle tops with sugar before baking.
Bake at 350° for large (6) Texas muffins or 30 minutes for small (12) muffins.