Master Bakery Style Muffin Recipe
Enjoy bakery-style muffins with a tender crumb and customizable add-ins, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
wet ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (*)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream or yogurt (*)
- 1 cup milk, at room temperature (*)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
add-ins
- 1-2 cups add-ins (see blog post above for suggestions)
- optional coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease or line a muffin pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk wet ingredients separately, then combine with dry, folding gently.
- Divide batter into muffin cups, top with coarse sugar if desired, and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool muffins for 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers at room temperature or refrigerate.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.