Vanilla Muffins
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
There's something so wonderfully comforting about homemade vanilla muffins fresh from the oven, and I'm thrilled to share my go to recipe with you. These muffins come together in less than an hour, making them perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon treat without any fuss. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity and affordability, using basic pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Eggs provide excellent protein to keep you satisfied throughout the morning, while that touch of vanilla extract brings such a lovely warmth to every bite. Whether you're baking for yourself or a crowd, these reliable muffins never disappoint.
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Ingredients
- 400all-purpose flour
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 3 egglarge eggs
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
- 20 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 375 mlwhole milk
- 50 ggranulated sugar (for topping)
- 25 gunsalted butter (for topping)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 6-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until the mixture is well combined and the sugar is evenly distributed.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a lighter batter.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
Tip: Fill each cup about 2/3 full to avoid overflowing.
- 6
Dust the tops of the muffins with granulated sugar and dot with unsalted butter.
Tip: This adds a nice crunch and flavor to the muffins.
- 7
Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the muffins after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- 8
Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
Tip: This helps the muffins to retain their shape and prevents them from breaking apart.
- 9
Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This is the hardest part – waiting for the muffins to cool!
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