Basic Muffin Recipe

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January 17, 2023

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.

5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7. Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition:

Each muffin contains approximately:

Calories: 220
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 210mg
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 4g

These numbers may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.

Now that you have the basic recipe down, you can customize your muffins with your favorite flavors and toppings. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Blueberry Muffins

Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter before baking. You can also sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top of each muffin before baking for a crunchy, sweet topping.

Banana Nut Muffins

Mash 2 ripe bananas and add them to the wet ingredients before mixing with the dry ingredients. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, before baking.

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Stir 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter before baking. You can also sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of each muffin before baking for a chocolatey topping.