Basic Muffin Recipe

This basic muffin recipe is simple yet soft and buttery, making it a delicious treat for any time of day.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings muffins

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

Muffin Pan
mixing bowls
Whisk
Silicone spatula
measuring cups
measuring spoons

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour 260 g
0.5 cup granulated sugar 100 g
2 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

0.75 cup milk room temperature (180 ml)
0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled (114 g)
2 large eggs room temperature

Optional Topping

2 tablespoons coarse sugar optional

Instructions

Baking 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.

Notes

You can substitute oil for butter, use gluten-free flour, or replace milk with buttermilk or yogurt. Variations include blueberry, apple cinnamon, and chocolate chip muffins, among others.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

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