Basic Fluffy Muffins Recipe
These basic muffins are made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and baking powder. They come out light and tender with a beautiful golden brown crust. Feel free to get creative and add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, berries, nuts, or spices!
Equipment
- Muffin pan (12-cup)
- 2 Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cupcake liners optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk any kind
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your muffin pan with liners, if using.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and then stir gently with a spatula until it just combined. Don't overmix!
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a moister muffin, add an extra tablespoon or two of milk.
For a sweeter muffin, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
Feel free to get creative with mix-ins! Chocolate chips, berries, nuts, and spices are all great options.
These muffins can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Tips:
To prevent sticking, grease the muffin pan or use cupcake liners.
Don't overmix the batter! Overmixing will result in tough muffins.
For even baking, fill the muffin cups evenly.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Enjoy these delicious and easy Basic Muffins!