Basic Muffin Recipe

Basic Muffin Recipe
  • Author: Anonymous

Light and fluffy, these homemade muffins are perfect for sweetening up your day. With a simple and straightforward recipe, you can easily create a batch of delicious muffins that are sure to please everyone's taste buds. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or looking to mix things up with chocolate or fruits, these muffins are a versatile treat that you can enjoy any time of day. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs (medium)
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 250ml milk (semi-skimmed or whole)
  • 125ml vegetable oil
  • 400g plain flour
  • 3tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • OR
  • 400g self raising flour
  • You will also need:
  • A muffin tray
  • Muffin paper cases
  • NB: If you want to do chocolate flavoured muffins substitute 100g of flour for cocoa (DO NOT USE DRINKING CHOCOLATE)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line 2 muffin trays with paper muffin cases. In a large bowl beat 2 medium eggs lightly with a handheld electric mixer for 1 min.
  • Add 125ml vegetable oil and 250ml semi-skimmed milk and beat until just combined then add 250g golden caster sugar and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
  • Sift in 400g self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt (or 400g plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder if using) then mix until just smooth. Be careful not to over-mix the batter as this will make the muffins tough.
  • Stir in 100g chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
  • Fill muffin cases two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 mins, until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If the trays will not fit on 1 shelf, swap the shelves around after 15 mins of cooking.
  • Leave the muffins in the tin to cool for a few mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Yield

Makes 12 muffins

Nutrition

  • Calories: 205 calories
  • Fat Content: 9 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 28 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 13 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 3 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.5 milligram of sodium