Muffins are a tasty treat and a good snack on the go. Decadent little morsels, muffins are often seen as a healthier alternative to sweet snacks but are usually not the healthiest options. All the same, if they’re consumed in moderation there’s nothing wrong with a muffin now and then.
There are a multitude of muffin recipes but many can be hit or miss. So how do you narrow down the tastiest and most successful recipes? We’ve collected five recipes that we found to be the tastiest and have compiled them below. See if you find anything that tickles your fancy!
1The basic muffin
This is a recipe that can be modified in many ways to fit your uses. You can add just about any fruit or nut to this recipe to make it your own, but this is by far the best base we’ve discovered for creating a your own favorite muffin.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk and oil. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
You can vary this recipe by adding 1 cup of finely chopped raisins or 1 cup of finely chopped dates.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
