These golden muffins are perfectly moist and flavorful, with a touch of sweetness. They’re easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or a delicious snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts or berries
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add mix-ins (optional): Gently fold in chopped nuts or berries, if using.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra flavor, use buttermilk instead of milk.
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins.
- Make blueberry muffins by adding 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries.
- For a sweeter muffin, increase the sugar to 1/3 cup.
Enjoy your freshly baked golden muffins!