How to make delicious muffins at home. Easy muffins recipe

Name: How to make delicious muffins at home. Easy muffins recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups All-purpose flour (or 180g); 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (or 100g); 2 teaspoons Baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 1 Large egg; 0.75 cup Milk (or 180ml); 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (or 60ml, or melted butter); 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

This easy muffin recipe guides you through making delicious, fluffy muffins from scratch. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are quick to prepare and bake, resulting in a delightful treat. The video showcases a straightforward process, ideal for beginners or those looking for a quick baking project.

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Wet ingredients being combined

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

200

Calories

Protein

30g

Carbs

Fat

Muffin batter being scooped into liners

Ingredients

Servings: 12

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly baked muffins in the tin

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
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Properly preparing the muffin tin ensures easy removal and prevents sticking.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Ensure dry ingredients are evenly distributed for consistent rising.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better emulsification.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Overmixing develops gluten, leading to tough muffins. Mix until no dry streaks remain.
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Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
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An ice cream scoop can help distribute batter evenly and cleanly.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Baking at a slightly higher initial temperature helps create a nice dome on top of the muffins.
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Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling muffins on a wire rack prevents the bottoms from becoming soggy.