The Ultimate Fluffy Muffin Recipe
Want perfectly risen, bakery-style muffins? This easy muffin recipe uses the right ingredients and baking techniques to achieve soft, fluffy muffins with a beautiful dome.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mix-ins of choice chocolate chips, blueberries, nuts, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Mix the dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Prepare the wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk (or buttermilk), melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients – Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
- Fold in your mix-ins – Gently stir in your chosen mix-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or nuts.
- Fill the muffin cups – Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and enjoy – Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
- For extra fluffy muffins, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Don’t overmix the batter, or the muffins will be dense.
- If using frozen berries, toss them in a little flour before adding them to the batter to prevent sinking.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.