Jam Muffins

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Jam of your choice (raspberry, strawberry, apricot, etc.)

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (gas mark 6).
2. Arrange muffin tins in a muffin tray or use paper cases.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, melted butter and vanilla extract.
5. Mix well.
6. Stir the liquid mixture into the dry mixture.
7. Mix just enough to moisten the flour. Don't over-mix; lumps are normal.
8. Fill each muffin tin halfway with the batter.
9. Add a teaspoon of jam to the center of each mold, then cover with the remaining dough to enclose the jam.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Enjoy these jam muffins warm or at room temperature. These jam muffins are perfect for a gourmet breakfast or a tasty snack. Feel free to experiment with different jams to vary the pleasures!