Master Muffin Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Muffins
A versatile muffin recipe that can be customized with various mix-ins and toppings, creating the perfect blend of flavors for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix-ins of choice (e.g., chocolate chips, blueberries, nuts)
- Toppings of choice (e.g., streusel, glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your muffin tin by greasing or lining it with paper liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Make the batter by pouring the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and folding gently.
- Add your favorite mix-ins to the batter.
- Fill the muffin tin with the batter, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Add any toppings like streusel or sugar now.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different flavors and mix-ins to create your own unique muffin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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