Basic Muffin Recipe (Makes 12 Soft & Fluffy Muffins)
There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked muffins filling your kitchen. This simple, foolproof muffin recipe gives you soft, moist, bakery-style muffins every single time. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or tea time — and easily customizable with your favorite add-ins!
🛒 Ingredients
🥣 Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
🥛 Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
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1 cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
🍫 Optional Add-Ins (Choose Your Favorite!)
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Chocolate chips
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Fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 mashed ripe banana
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Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. -
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil (or melted butter), milk, and vanilla until smooth. -
Combine Gently
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
⚠️ Do not overmix — a few small lumps are perfectly fine! -
Add Flavor Boosters
Fold in chocolate chips, blueberries, banana, or nuts if using. -
Fill Muffin Cups
Spoon batter into the liners, filling each about ¾ full. -
Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Cool & Enjoy
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Muffins
✔️ Use room temperature ingredients for better texture
✔️ Don’t overmix — this keeps muffins soft and fluffy
✔️ Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking for a bakery-style crust
✔️ Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Simple pantry ingredients
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Quick & beginner-friendly
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Easily customizable
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Soft, moist, and fluffy every time
Bake once, and this will become your go-to muffin recipe! 🧁✨
