These basic muffins can be made as-is, or you can add one of several different ingredients for a variety of muffins. All options are delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
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2
Stir flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
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3
Beat egg with a fork in a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup; whisk in milk and oil.
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Pour egg mixture all at once into flour mixture; mix quickly and lightly with a fork until just moistened. The batter will be lumpy. (Fold in additional ingredients if using; see variations below).
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Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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