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Gather ingredients. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
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Stir flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
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Beat egg with a fork in a small bowl or 2-cup measuring cup; whisk in milk and oil.
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Pour egg mixture all at once into flour mixture; mix quickly and lightly with a fork until just moistened. The batter will be lumpy. (Fold in additional ingredients if using; see variations below).
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Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes.How to Make Homemade Muffins
Cook’s Note
Spruce muffins up with your favorite mix-ins. Here are some ideas from recipe creator Lori:
- Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries.
- Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins.
- Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates.
- Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated cheese; cheddar, parmesan, etc.
- Bacon Muffins: Fold in 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
- Chocolate Muffins: Reduce Flour by 1/2 cup and add 1/2 cup powdered cocoa.
How to Store Muffins
Store the muffins in a single layer in an airtight container lined with paper towels. Throw in a few saltines to absorb the excess moisture. The muffins should last at room temperature for up to four days.
Can You Freeze Muffins?
Yes! You can freeze homemade muffins for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature or gently defrost in the microwave.