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Homemade Basic Muffin Recipe

These easy basic muffins are soft, fluffy, and made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for breakfast or snacks with your favorite add-ins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt (if using unsalted butter or oil then add ¼ teaspoon salt)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2% room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup oil or melted butter (vegetable, light olive oil, coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400F/200C. Grease a 12 regular muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the egg, milk and oil. Stir just until moistened (12-14 stirs). Transfer the batter to the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 350F/180C and continue to bake for approximately 5-10 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. Let cool 10-15 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

 Streusel Crumb topping - top muffins before baking

½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter (softened)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
In a small bowl whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the softened butter and combine to form coarse crumbs. Set aside.

How to store the basic muffins

These basic muffins are best the day they are made, but they can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Keep in mind that add-ins matter. Muffins with fruit tend to spoil sooner than those with nuts or chocolate chips.  If you are not planning to enjoy them right away, freezing is the best option. Once completely cooled, place the muffins in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg | Phosphorus: 86mg