Basic muffin recipe

45m
Serves 20
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/basic-muffin-recipe

Directions

  1. 1Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line 2 muffin trays with paper muffin cases. In a large bowl beat 2 medium eggs lightly with a handheld electric mixer for 1 min.
  2. 2Add 125ml vegetable oil and 250ml semi-skimmed milk and beat until just combined then add 250g golden caster sugar and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
  3. 3Sift in 400g self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt (or 400g plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder if using) then mix until just smooth. Be careful not to over-mix the batter as this will make the muffins tough.
  4. 4Stir in 100g chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
  5. 5Fill muffin cases two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 mins, until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If the trays will not fit on 1 shelf, swap the shelves around after 15 mins of cooking.
  6. 6Leave the muffins in the tin to cool for a few mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggs
  • 125 ml vegetable oil
  • 250 ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 250 g golden caster sugar
  • 400 g self-raising flour
  • 400 g plain flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100 g chocolate chips or dried fruit such as sultanas or dried cherries

Equipment

handheld electric mixermuffin trayspaper muffin casesskewerwire rack

Tips

  • Do not over-mix the batter
  • If the trays will not fit on 1 shelf, swap the shelves around after 15 mins of cooking.
  • To make chocolate muffins, swap 100g of the self-raising flour for 100g cocoa powder and 1 tsp baking powder

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