Cinnamon-Pecan Muffins

From Carroll Pellegrinelli,
Your Guide to Desserts / Baking

1 1/2 cups flour 
1/2 cup sugar 
2 teaspoons baking powder 
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 cup chopped pecans 
1 egg 
1/2 cup milk 
1/4 cup vegetable oil 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 9 muffin cups. Half fill the remaining cups with water.
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients with a wire wisk. Mix in the pecans. In a small bowl, combine the wet ingredients. Add to the large bowl. Mix only until mixture is moistened.

Fill muffin cups with batter.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.