Basic Muffin Recipe for Dozens of Muffin Options
A versatile base muffin recipe offers a simple foundation for customizing with various additions like nuts, berries, or chocolate chips.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 F.
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Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Melt butter, then cool until warm.
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Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then mix in sugar, milk, and vanilla.
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Gradually whisk the warm melted butter into the egg-milk mixture until combined.
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Fold wet ingredients into dry, mixing minimally until just combined; a lumpy batter is acceptable.
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Rest batter for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin pan or use paper liners.
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Pour batter into the prepared muffin pan.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.