Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan or line with paper patty cases.

Step 2

Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in sugar.

Step 3

In a large jug, whisk milk, butter, eggs and vanilla together.

Step 4

Make a well in centre of dry ingredients. Add milk mixture all at once. Mix lightly, until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix. Divide mixture among recesses.

Step 5

Bake 15-20 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer. Cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar, if liked.