Buttermilk Spice Muffins

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1 c buttermilk

2 lg eggs

1/2 c sugar

1/2 stick unsalted butter or margarine (not spread) --

melted and cooled 1 tsp vanila

1 tbsp sugar -- topping

Heat oven to 375�. Spreay 12 regular-size muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or place 12 foil cupcakes liners on a cookie sheet.

In a 2-3 quart bowl, stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt until blended. Pour over flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Spoon into muffin cups or foil cupcake liners. Sprinkle with the 1 tbsp sugar. Bake 25-30 minutes or until tops are lightly browned and muffins are springy to the touch. Cool in pan 5 minutes before turning out onto wire rack. Serve warm or room temperature.