Plain Muffins
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden, these Plain Muffins are the ultimate blank canvas for your baking adventures. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla extract, this simple recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy mornings, casual snacks, or impromptu get-togethers. The batter, gently folded to preserve its light texture, bakes into 12 tender muffins with a hint of buttery sweetness. Enjoy them warm and fresh from the oven, or dress them up with butter, jam, or honey for a personalized touch. Whether you're a baking beginner or just craving a classic treat, these easy homemade muffins are sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups milk
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently mix the batter until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve plain as a delightful snack, or pair with butter, jam, or honey for extra flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1701 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.3 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 730 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
