Ultimate Muffins

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4.9

1,212 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    12 muffins

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Ultimate Muffins

This Ultimate Muffin recipe is THE master muffin base that is perfectly flavorful, tender, and moist. The flavor and add-in options are limitless! 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (286 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk*, at room temperature
  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if desired)
  • Add-ins and flavorings of your choice
  • Coarse or turbinado sugar, for sprinkling (if desired)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Position an oven rack to the upper third of the oven. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a liquid measuring cup, beat together the buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until only a few streaks of flour remain. Stir in any desired add-ins, such as fruit or chocolate chips.
  4. If time permits, cover the muffin batter and allow it to rest in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight. This will produce more moist, tender, and tall muffins.
  5. Divide evenly among the muffin tin cups. Sprinkle each with coarse sugar, if desired.
  6. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 16 to 18 minutes.

Notes

  • *I highly recommend using real buttermilk for the best flavor and texture. Avoid DIY buttermilks. Learn more in my Buttermilk 101 article here.
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