Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir just until combined. (If you want to add mix-ins, do this step now).

Step 5

Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin, dividing batter evenly among the 12 cups (about two-thirds full). Sprinkle additional sugar on top if desired.

Step 6

Bake muffins at 400° F for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with little to no crumbs. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve warm.