Description
Discover the Master Muffin Recipe, your ultimate guide to baking moist and flavorful muffins in any flavor you desire. This versatile recipe serves as a perfect base for sweet or savory creations, allowing you to mix in fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, or spices according to your taste. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely breakfast or preparing for a brunch gathering, these muffins offer a delightful treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day. With simple preparation steps and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers will find success in creating these mouthwatering delights. Plus, they’re great for meal prep—make a batch and freeze them for quick breakfasts throughout the week!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, followed by the baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and optional spices.
- Gradually mix in flour and milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in any desired add-ins like chocolate chips or berries.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and let the batter rest while the oven preheats.
- Bake for 7 minutes at 425°F, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 13-15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg