Description

This Basic Muffin Recipe brings you endless flavor possibilities with a simple batter. Enjoy fluffy muffins made with common ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and sour cream—perfect for breakfast or a snack!

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cup (220 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon table salt
¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup (60 ml) neutral cooking oil (avocado, vegetable, or canola oil)
1 large egg, room temperature preferred
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (240 g) sour cream
1 ½ cups your favorite add-ins, optional (chocolate chips, fresh or frozen berries, nuts, etc.)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar or coarse sugar for sprinkling on top, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F (215C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and cooking oil. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in sour cream until well blended.
Combine wet and dry ingredients using a spatula. Fold the mixture until about 50% combined. Add your chosen add-ins and continue mixing until fully combined—be careful not to over-mix to avoid dense muffins.
If desired, cover the batter with a towel and let it rest for 15-60 minutes for taller muffin tops.
Divide the batter evenly in the muffin tin, sprinkle with sugar if using, then bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Without opening the door, reduce temperature to 350F (175C) and bake for another 10-12 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool muffins in the tin for 7 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For moist muffins, do not over-mix the batter to prevent density.
If using frozen fruits, check muffins after 12 minutes, as baking time may increase.
Resting the batter can result in taller muffin tops, but this step is optional.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 245
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg