Best 8 Rich Muffins Recipes

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In the realm of breakfast and brunch delicacies, rich muffins stand out as delectable treats that tantalize the taste buds and provide a delightful start to the day. These muffins, often characterized by their moist, tender crumb and bursting with flavor, are a versatile culinary canvas, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Whether you prefer classic flavors like blueberry or chocolate chip, or are drawn to more exotic combinations like pumpkin spice or double chocolate, there is a rich muffin recipe out there to suit every palate. This article aims to guide you through the world of rich muffins, providing you with the knowledge and inspiration to create heavenly muffins that will elevate your breakfast or brunch experience to new heights of indulgence.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RICH AND BUTTERY CORN MUFFINS



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Made with plenty of melted butter and sour cream, these golden, lightly sweet corn muffins are moist, rich and delicately crumbly. If you can find coarsely ground cornmeal (as opposed the fine stuff that's on most supermarket shelves), you'll also get deep corn flavor and a pleasantly grainy texture. Serve these warm from the oven, slathered with even more butter, or halved and toasted under the broiler to crisp the surface. They'll even keep for a few days if you store them in the fridge, and freeze perfectly for up to a month.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, breads, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup/255 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups/240 grams coarse or stone-ground cornmeal
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
2/3 cup/165 grams granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup/240 milliliters sour cream or whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters whole milk
2 large eggs, at room temperature
Demerara sugar, as needed
Softened butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, and generously butter the cups and tops of a muffin tin. (The muffins will overflow, and those crisp edges are delicious.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, sour cream, milk and eggs. Fold butter mixture into dry ingredients, then scoop batter into muffin tin (it will be very full). Sprinkle each muffin top with Demerara sugar.
  • Bake until golden on the edges, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from muffin tin and cool to room temperature. Serve with even more butter.

RICH AND CHEWY PECAN PIE MUFFINS!



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This recipe came from Trisha Yearwood, who married Garth Brooks and wrote a cookbook called Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma kitchen with a forward by Garth Brooks himself! Gotta try these! :) Be sure to use paper liners in the muffin tins and spray them with nonstick spray; otherwise, they will crumble when you peel off the liners. This recipe also makes great mini muffins; just shorten the baking time by 5 minutes. You might also try using oat flour instead of all purpose for a healthier muffin.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 9 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon wheat germ (optional)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup butter, melted (1 1/3 sticks butter)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Place paper(or foil) liners in 9 muffin cups and spray with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pecans, sugar, flour, and wheat germ(if using). Make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Add the melted butter and vanilla, stir to combine. Pour the egg mixutre into the well in the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Spoon the batter into the cups, filling each two thirds full.
  • Bake the muffins 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in a muffin. Remove the muffins from the pans immediately and cool on wire racks. Enjoy!

RICH LEMON MUFFINS



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Melt in your mouth, pucker power pizazz! These muffins can be served for breakfast, brunch and beyond. These little gems are habit forming and you will never be able to make enough. Mangia!

Provided by Momma Mia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 eggs
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin tins.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; blend well.
  • Melt butter. Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, eggs and most of lemon zest, reserving some zest for garnish on top of muffins.
  • Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients and blend until well moistened.
  • Spoon into greased muffin tins, sprinkle top of batter with 2 T sugar and remaining zest.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly browned, but do not over bake!

RICH MUFFINS



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Just lovely served hot with butter. From the New England chapter of the United States Regional cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F and grease muffin pan well or line cups with cupcake papers.
  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Combine eggs, milk, and butter together.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir only enough to moisten the flour (do not beat).
  • Fill muffin pans and bake for 20 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 201.6, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.9

SINFULLY RICH CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS



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Make and share this Sinfully Rich Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by krysmh

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour (I use white whole wheat)
1/3 cup sugar (I use evaporated cane juice for both sugars)
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk (I use rice milk)
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper cups, or grease the pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  • In another bowl, mix melted butter, beaten eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Divide into 12 muffin cups.
  • Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each muffin for a little sparkle and crunch (optional).
  • Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into middle of muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 23, Protein 4.6

FIBER RICH MUFFINS



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A muffin recipe off the box of Hodgson Mill Hot Cereal. Surprisingly good. Not too sweet, not overly "fiber-y". I shredded the apples, peel and all. The cereal in this recipe has 18 grams of fiber per cup. So, since the nutritional information doesn't reflect the cereal, these muffins have at least 2 grams of fiber per muffin.

Provided by Autuamnsprite

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup multi-grain hot cereal
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup apple, peeled & chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs or 4 egg whites
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or grease muffin cups.
  • Blend together dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended.
  • Batter will be thick; spoon into muffin cups. Bake 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 263.4, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3

RICH BUTTERY POPPY SEED MUFFINS



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A favorite muffin recipe I turn to often. Adapted from one of my favorite community cookbooks, "Enough to Feed an Army."

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter (no substitutes)
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or lemon flavoring is nice too)

Steps:

  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or grease tins well.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix together flour, poppy seeds, salt, baking soda.
  • In another bowl, using a mixer, cream together sugar and butter.
  • Beat in eggs to the butter mixture one at a time,then beat in yogurt and vanilla.
  • Hand stir together the dry mixture and the butter mixture just enough to moisten ingredients- there should still be some lumps (press out any big lumps with your spoon).
  • Spoon into prepared muffin tins and bake 15-20 miutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool on wire racks.

RICH MUFFINS



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This a plain muffin but surprisingly tasty.

Provided by Myrna Barager

Categories     Muffins

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2/3 c milk
1/3 c butter, melted
1 3/4 c sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 F (200 C). Grease 12 large muffin cups.
  • 2. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl and stir in milk and butter.
  • 3. Sift remaining ingredients together into egg mixture and stir only enough to blend (batter should be lumpy).
  • 4. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling about 2/3 full. Bake until well browned (17 to 20 minutes). Serve warm.
  • 5. VARIATION: Stir 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind into liquid ingredients. Put 1 tablespoon batter in each muffin cup and add 1 teaspoon of any thick jam. Add enough batter to fill cups 2/3 full and add a dab of jam to top of each.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your muffins will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: Make sure the bananas are mashed until smooth, with no large lumps.
  • Use a combination of flours: Using a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour will give your muffins a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: Baking the muffins at a high temperature will help them to rise quickly and evenly.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Rich muffins are a delicious and versatile breakfast or snack. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can find a recipe that suits your taste. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious rich muffins at home.

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