Muffins are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack. They are incredibly versatile and can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. This article will provide you with a collection of easy muffin recipes that require only 3 to 4 ingredients. These recipes are perfect for busy individuals who want to enjoy homemade muffins without spending hours in the kitchen. From classic blueberry muffins to indulgent chocolate muffins, you'll find a muffin recipe that satisfies your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey to create delicious muffins with minimal effort.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC MUFFINS: SIMPLE AND EASY
Steps:
- Thoroughly grease and flour a 12-cup muffin pan (or use paper muffin liners).
- Ensure that the melted butter is warm, but not hot. Pour a tiny bit of the butter into the egg-vanilla-milk mixture and stir it in. Repeat a few more times, adding a slightly larger amount of the liquid butter each time until it's all incorporated.
- Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes, to allow the glutens in the flour to relax, and some of those pockets of dry flour to dissolve.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 256 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 1 dozen, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BEST EVER MUFFINS
Start with this basic recipe, and add one of several different ingredients for a variety of different muffins.
Provided by Lori
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Savory Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- 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.
- Variations: 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 sharp yellow cheese. Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
BASIC MUFFINS
What could be nicer than warm classic but basic muffins in a napkin on the morning breakfast table? And they are so quick and easy to make, particularly since the ingredients are only lightly mixed, not beaten smooth.
Provided by Marion Cunningham
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Egg Breakfast Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter muffin pans. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg, milk, and butter, stirring only enough to dampen the flour; the batter should not be smooth. Spoon into the muffin pans, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes each.
- Blueberry Muffins.
- Use 1/2 cup sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour, sprinkle it over 1 cup blueberries, and stir them into the batter last.
- Pecan Muffins.
- Use 1/4 cup sugar. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the batter. After filling the cups, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and more chopped nuts.
- Whole-Wheat Muffins.
- Use 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour and 1 cup white flour.
- Date or Raisin Muffins.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or 1/3 cup raisins to the batter.
- Bacon Muffins.
- Add 3 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled, to the batter.
EASY AS 1-2-3 MUFFINS MIX
An easy make ahead dry muffin mix just add eggs, milk and fruit, nuts or other goodies to make your favorite muffins. Will last 12 weeks stored in an air tight container.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 10 Cups muffin mix
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For Dry muffin Mix: In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix well.
- Cut in shortening until evenly distributed.
- Store in a large airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Use within 12 weeks as this contains no preservatives.
- Makes 10 cups muffin mix.
- For Baking muffins: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grease muffin tins.
- Put 2 1/3 cups muffin mix into a medium bowl.
- Stir in blueberries or whatever fruit, nut etc.
- you decided on and stir to coat.
- Combine egg and milk in a small bowl.
- Add all at once to muffin mix.
- Stir just until moistened; batter should be lumpy.
- Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Makes 12 large muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.6, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 1299.1, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 15.1, Protein 11.9
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the banana muffins. Overripe bananas are ideal, as they are sweeter and have a more intense flavor.
- For the chocolate chip muffins, use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the taste of the muffins.
- For the peanut butter muffins, use creamy peanut butter. This will make the muffins more smooth and flavorful.
- For the pumpkin muffins, use pure pumpkin puree. Do not use pumpkin pie filling, as it contains added sugar and spices.
- For all of the muffins, be sure to measure your ingredients accurately. This will help to ensure that your muffins turn out perfectly.
- Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing and making a mess in your oven.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
Conclusion:
These 3-to-4-ingredient muffins are a delicious and easy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick breakfast, a snack, or a dessert. With so many different flavor variations to choose from, there is sure to be a muffin that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying snack, give one of these recipes a try.
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