A Perfectly Easy Basic Muffin Mix

Basic muffins are shown plain and with sanding sugar glistening on top.

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A Perfectly Easy Basic Muffin Mix

Muffins are one of the easiest treats to make with a few dry ingredients in one bowl and wet in another. After combining, stir in the add ins, fill the paper cups and into the oven they go. Baking doesn't get much more simple or inviting. While I made this muffin with raisins and chocolate chips, ten to twelve ounces of any add ins you like can be added to make these whatever you chose.

Prep Time25

Cook Time20

Total Time45

Course: Muffins

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basic muffin, basic muffin mix, basic muffin mix recipe, basic muffins, easy muffin mix, easy muffins, muffin, muffins

Servings: regular size muffins

Calories: 195kcal

Author: Helen S. Fletcher

Ingredients

Basic Muffin Mix

1 cup sugar (200 grams or 7 ounces)
1 stick unsalted butter room temperature (114 grams or 4 ounces)
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour (280 grams or 10 ounces)
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk whole or 2%
1 teaspoon vanilla

Chocolate Chip Raisin Muffins

6 ounces chocolate chips (170 grams)
4 ounces raisins (114 grams)

Sugar Nutmeg Mix

¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
½ teaspoon nutmeg or to taste

Instructions

Basic Muffins

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line muffin tins of your choice with paper liners. Set aside.
Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Scrape down and add the eggs one at a time. Beat until light and completely combined. The mixture may curdle but will be corrected when the flour is added.
In the meantime, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix together.
Add the vanilla to the milk.
Add the flour and milk alternately, starting with ⅓ of the flour mixture, then ½ cup milk, ½ of the remaining flour and the rest of the milk. Last add the remaining flour.
Add 10 to 12 ounces (280 to 340 grams) of any add ins you want. Mix in on low, scraping often to make sure they are evenly distributed.
Fill the cups ¾ full. Sprinkle the tops liberally with the sugar/nutmeg mix. (See below).

Chocolate Chip Raisin Muffins

When starting to gather ingredients, soak the raisins in the hotest water available. When ready to use squeeze all the water from them.
Add the chocolate chips and raisins when the batter is finished. Scrape often to make sure the add ins are evenly distributed.

Sugar Nutmeg Mix

Combine the sugar and nutmeg.

Baking Times

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Regular size muffins – Bake 23 to 25 minutes – makes about 15 muffins
Texas size muffins - 25 to 28 minutes - makes 8 muffins
Mini size muffins – bake 15 to 18 minutes – makes about 40

Notes

For professional looking muffins with the highest crowns and the best looks, refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed directly from the refrigerator, adding a few minutes. This is ideal for warm muffins at breakfast.

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