Recipe Easy Basic Muffin Recipe

Recipes Index | Breads, Muffins and Scones

This recipe is a great starter for any number of delicious types of muffins. You can create sweet or savory muffins by changing the add-ins or substituting liquids. This recipe makes 12 jumbo muffins or 24 regular muffins. Consider adding white chocolate chips and raspberries, lemon zest and blueberries, fresh or powdered ginger and pears, orange zest and chocolate chips...the combination are endless. You can also substitute one cup of juice for one cup of buttermilk to add more fruit flavor or substitute 1 cup cooled strong coffee for 1 cup buttermilk for a mocha flavor. Experiment and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour

• 1/2 to 1 cup sugar

• 1 T. baking powder

• 1 tsp. baking soda

• 1 tsp. salt

• 4 eggs lightly beaten

• 1 cup canola or vegetable oil

• 2 cups buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Add your combination

Directions

1. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Check center to see if done.

2. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly.

4. Add oil, buttermilk and vanilla and mix well.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and gently mix.

6. Add nuts, fruits, chocolate chips or other combination.

7. Fill well greased muffin tins.