Perfect Vanilla Muffins

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Perfect Vanilla Muffins

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp of baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    • In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
    • Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with the batter.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
    • Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Ingredient Quality: Using high-quality ingredients, especially pure vanilla extract, will significantly enhance the flavor of your muffins.
    Mixing Carefully: When combining wet and dry ingredients, be cautious not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix until just combined, and a few lumps in the batter are perfectly fine.
    Variations: Feel free to customize your Vanilla Muffins by adding chocolate chips, blueberries, chopped nuts, or even a cinnamon sugar topping for extra flavor and texture.
    Liners or Greasing: Using paper liners in your muffin tin is convenient and helps prevent sticking. Alternatively, you can grease the muffin cups with butter or cooking spray.
    Even Filling: To ensure your muffins bake evenly, try to fill each muffin cup to a consistent level, about two-thirds full.
    Checking for Doneness: The best way to determine if your muffins are done is to insert a toothpick into the center of one muffin. If it comes out clean (with no wet batter), they’re ready. If there are a few crumbs clinging to the toothpick, that’s okay; it means they’re moist.
    Cooling Time: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from becoming too soggy from the residual heat.
    Storage: Store leftover Vanilla Muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for up to three months.
    Nutrition
    Calories: 250kcal
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