Welcome to the world of simple baking! These are a true delight – soft, moist, and bursting with classic vanilla flavor. Perfect for a quick breakfast, a delightful snack, or even a simple dessert, they're incredibly easy to whip up and guaranteed to bring smiles.
📜 Ingredients
1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
½ cup (120ml) full-fat milk
¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
📝 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, then add the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine; do not overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef's Tips
- Don't Overmix: The secret to fluffy muffins is to mix the batter until the dry and wet ingredients are just combined. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, resulting in tough muffins. A few lumps are a sign you've done it right!
- Flavor Boost: For an extra touch, add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg or lemon zest to the dry ingredients for a subtle, aromatic twist. These muffins are also fantastic with a handful of chocolate chips or fresh berries gently folded into the batter at the very end.
