Soft muffins are a classic comfort baked good — moist, tender, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Here’s a basic recipe that yields fluffy, soft muffins you can easily customize with your favorite add-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts.
🧁 Basic Soft Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup (180ml) milk (whole or 2%)
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1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, oil (or melted butter), egg, and vanilla.
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Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until combined — don’t overmix! The batter should be lumpy.
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Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🥄 Optional Add-ins:
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1 cup blueberries, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or diced fruit
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1 tsp cinnamon or zest of lemon/orange for extra flavor
Tips for extra soft muffins:
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Don’t overmix the batter to keep it tender.
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Use oil or melted butter for moisture (oil tends to make them softer).
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Adding a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt can boost softness and moisture.