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We make a lot of muffins in our house. They are a quick snack, an easy breakfast and a great dish to bring when you visit. This list of easy homemade muffin recipes brings together our favorites that we bake all the time. Each one is simple, reliable and perfect for busy mornings or weekend baking.
If you want to experiment, you can take a basic muffin recipe and turn it into new flavors. Add fruit, chocolate, spices or nuts and create your own version. It sometimes takes a little trial and error, but that is part of the fun.
We have other baking recipes you may enjoy too. You can explore more in our baking category.
What Makes A Muffin Recipe Easy
Simple ingredients you already have at home
Minimal mixing so you do not need a mixer
Short bake time for quick breakfasts
Flexible add ins that let you customize any recipe
How To Choose The Right Muffin Recipe
Fruit muffins for a soft and moist breakfast
Chocolate muffins for a dessert style treat
Savory muffins like cornbread or cheese muffins
Seasonal muffins with berries, apples or warm spices
Apple Cinnamon Muffin Recipe
Soft apple muffins with warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Mix the batter only until the flour disappears. Once you no longer see dry flour, stop. Over mixing can make muffins tough.
How Can I Make Big Fluffy Muffins?
Fill every other space in the muffin tin. Fill each muffin cup to the top. This gives the muffins room to rise without touching each other.
Can I Use Muffin Mix To Make A Loaf Instead
Yes. You can turn a muffin recipe into a loaf. Make a few muffins then pour the rest of the batter into a loaf pan. Bake and freeze for later.
What are Five Mistakes to Avoid When Making Muffins?
Over mixing the batter. Once it’s mixed, stop.
Under filling the muffin tin will lead to small non-poofy tops of the muffins.
Forgetting to spray the muffin tin will lead to stuck muffins.
Overfilling the muffin tin will not give you that beautiful top on the muffin.
Under baking. Use a toothpick and make sure it comes out clean. Check a couple muffins to be sure.
Muffin Troubleshooting
Dense muffins can happen when the batter is mixed too long
Flat muffins can come from old baking powder
Dry muffins can happen when they bake too long
Uneven baking can happen when the oven temperature is off
Whether you want a quick breakfast or a simple snack, these easy homemade muffin recipes are ones you will make again and again. Pick one to start with today and explore more of our favorite baking recipes in our baking category.
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