Basic Muffin Recipe
This Basic Muffin Recipe is simple yet soft and buttery, perfect for a variety of mix-ins.
Equipment
- Muffin pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup milk, room temperature
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, butter, and eggs together until well combined.
- Add the flour mixture and stir with a silicone spatula just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. Muffins are best the day they are made but they can be stored for later use.
Notes
You can use oil instead of butter, but it will change the texture. Combine oil and butter for best results. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option. Buttermilk or yogurt can replace milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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