Soft Homemade Easy Muffin in Just One Bowl Recipe
This soft homemade easy muffin recipe is a simple and versatile base made with pantry staples for a fluffy, perfectly crumbed muffin that’s quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or hosting guests, these muffins bake up golden and tender in just one bowl, offering a comforting treat every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 18 to 24 standard muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 and 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons essence (vanilla or almond recommended)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a muffin tray using non-stick spray or paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all purpose flour and baking powder to ensure an even rise and soft crumb in the muffins.
- Whisk the Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and frothy. This aerates the batter giving the muffins a nice lift.
- Add in the Wet Ingredients: Stir the vanilla or almond essence, milk, and vegetable oil into the egg mixture until well combined and silky.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined. Some lumps are fine; avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy.
- Fill and Bake: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling about ¾ full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, or enjoy warm straight from the oven.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter; it should be slightly lumpy to ensure fluffy muffins.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for the best texture.
- Make sure your oven is fully preheated to ensure proper rising.
- Use fresh baking powder (less than 6 months old) for optimal lift.
- Customize your muffins with add-ins like chocolate chips, berries, nuts, or spices for variety.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze individually for up to 1 month.
- To refresh frozen muffins, microwave for 20-30 seconds or warm in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.
