Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Use muffin pans that have been greased or use paper liners. Sift dry ingredients. Make a well in center of bowl. Measure milk in a two cup measure. Add butter and egg and mix well with fork. Pour mixture in the well and stir quickly until just moistened. Batter will be lumpy. Quickly fill muffin cups 2/3's full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.