Basic Muffin Recipe
Classic muffins, those small wonders emerging from American kitchens, embody the essence of homey indulgence. Soft and crumbly, these bite-sized treats strike the perfect balance of flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, and butter. Their iconic round shape, baked to perfection in a muffin tin, makes them both shareable and personal, offering a taste of nostalgia and tradition in every bite. In a world of culinary trends, muffins remain a simple yet timeless pleasure, reminding us that some things are best enjoyed in their pure, unadorned form.
Ingredients
- 250 g flour (2 cups)
- 100 g sugar (½ cup, we've used brown sugar)
- 8 g baking powder
- 10 g vanilla powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs (large)
- 60 ml oil
- 60 g melted butter
- 150 ml milk
Decorating
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, vanilla powder, baking powder, and salt. If you're using any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or berries, you can also toss them in flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
- In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: eggs, melted butter, oil, and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.