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Easy Classic Muffin Base


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

A foolproof, delicious muffin recipe that serves as the perfect base for countless flavor variations—moist, fluffy, and beginner-friendly.


Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 large egg

¾ cup milk

⅓ cup oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a muffin tin or grease lightly.

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, and vanilla together.

Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently.

Fill muffin cups ⅔ full.

Optional: add fruits, nuts, or spices before baking.

Bake 18–20 minutes or until tops spring back.

Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep muffins soft.

Add chocolate chips or berries for variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: muffin recipes, moist muffins, easy muffin base, healthy muffins