Basic Muffin Recipe
This basic muffin recipe is simple yet soft and buttery. The simple muffin base is easy to make and it can be flavored with a variety of mix-ins. You’ll be sinking your teeth into buttery, soft muffins in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk (oom temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners; set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, butter, and eggs together until well combined.
- 4
Add the flour mixture and stir with a silicone spatula just until combined.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar if using.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- 7
Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. Muffins are best the day they are made but they can be stored for later use.