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Homemade Basic Muffin Recipe (with 7 Variations)

Homemade Basic Muffin Recipe (with 7 Variations)

A simple and delicious Homemade Basic Muffin Recipe with 7 variations to suit every taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ cup milk any variety will do
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup flour all-purpose
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Line a muffin pan with muffin papers or grease the pan well.
  • Combine egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and blend only until combined.
  • Spoon batter into each muffin paper until ⅔ full. Bake for 16-20 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight bag or container.

Notes

Tips: Mix wet and dry ingredients separately to avoid over-mixing, test baking powder for potency, and turn muffin pan during baking for even results. Enjoy warm, cooled on a baking rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 179mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 55IUCalcium: 78mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword Baking, breakfast, easy recipe, Homemade Basic Muffin Recipe, muffins, snack
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