Description
Indulge in the ultimate muffin experience with this easy and versatile recipe that yields perfectly moist and flavorful muffins every time. Whether you prefer classic blueberry, decadent chocolate chip, or nutty options, these bakery-style muffins are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups mix-ins of choice (fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, chopped fruit, or nuts)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine and Fold: Add dry ingredients to wet mixture alternately with milk, then gently fold in mix-ins.
- Bake: Divide batter into muffin cups, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let muffins cool in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For bakery-style muffins, start baking at 425°F (220°C) for a few minutes before lowering the temperature.
- Feel free to use fresh or frozen berries for fruity variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
