Here’s a simple, classic muffin recipe that’s easy and customizable 🧁
Basic Muffin Recipe (Makes ~12 muffins)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional add-ins (choose 1–2):
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ½ cup mashed banana or grated apple
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin or grease it.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: oil, egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently. Do not overmix (lumps are okay).
- Fold in your chosen add-ins.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then enjoy!
Quick Tips
- For taller muffins: rest the batter 10 minutes before baking.
- For crunchy tops: sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking.
- For healthier muffins: replace half the flour with whole wheat flour.
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