🧁✨ Muffins Basic and Variations Recipe ✨🧁
Welcome to lovewithrecipes.com, where we share the joy of baking with this delightful Muffins Basic and Variations recipe falling under the Quick Breads category! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting, these muffins are a breeze to make and a joy to savor. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, let’s embark on a culinary adventure that promises a burst of flavors and a touch of creativity. 🌈👩🍳
Ingredients:
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 551.5
- Fat: 31.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 902.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 57.8g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 10g
🕒 Time Table:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mins | 0 mins | 20 mins |
Instructions:
- Grease 12 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Stir to mix well.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork.
- Add milk and oil to the beaten egg.
- Add the wet ingredients all at once to the dry ingredients.
- Stir the mixture only until the dry ingredients are moistened, and the batter will be delightfully lumpy.
- Drop the batter from a tablespoon into prepared muffin pans, filling each cup half to two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and serve hot with butter, jam, or marmalade.
✨ Variations: ✨
- Ginger Muffins: Add 1/2 cup finely diced candied ginger to the flour mixture before adding the liquid.
- Banana Pecan Muffins: Prepare the muffin batter with only 1/2 cup of milk. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the sifted flour. Include 1 cup mashed, peeled banana with the egg, milk, and oil.
- Blueberry Muffins: Toss 1 cup washed and well-drained fresh or frozen blueberries with the sifted flour mixture before adding the liquid.
- Orange Muffins: Cut 2 peeled navel oranges into sections. When the batter is in the cups, place an orange section on top of each and sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.
- Cheese Muffins: Fold 1/2 cup grated sharp yellow cheese into the muffin mix with the last few strokes of batter. Serve hot with scrambled eggs and bacon for a special breakfast.
- Surprise Muffins: Fill muffin cups 1/3rd full of batter. Drop 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite jelly in the center of the batter. Add batter to fill the cup 2/3rds full. Kids just love these as you will!
- Coconut Muffins: Add 1 cup shredded coconut with the last few strokes of mixing. For a snack, enjoy coconut muffins with butter and milk.
- Chive Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup chives into the batter during the last few strokes and serve at dinner. Great with a steak and salad.
🌟 Tips and Tricks: 🌟
- For an extra moist texture, avoid overmixing the batter. Embrace the lumps!
- Experiment with different variations to cater to your taste buds. The possibilities are endless!
- Serve these muffins warm for the ultimate indulgence.
This Muffins Basic and Variations recipe is not just a culinary journey; it’s an expression of love and creativity. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let the aroma of freshly baked muffins fill your kitchen with joy! Happy baking! 🌈🧁🎉
