The Best Basic Muffin Recipe

Name: The Best Basic Muffin Recipe
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 3 cups flour all-purpose white OR whole wheat pastry flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Up to 2 cups of add-ins optional

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Servings: 18

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 16 to 18 muffin cups with paper liners (see Notes below).

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Work in the softened butter with a fork or pastry cutter. Blend in the eggs, milk, and vanilla until all ingredients are incorporated. Stir in desired add-ins, but do not overmix. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the muffins just test done with a toothpick, taking care not to overbake. After a few minutes, remove the muffins from the pans and cool on a wire rack, or eat them warm out of the oven with a pat of salted butter.