- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- Optional Mix-ins:
- If you’re adding chocolate chips, berries, nuts, or other mix-ins, gently fold them into the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with your favorite beverage.
Feel free to experiment with different flavor variations and toppings to suit your taste. Whether you prefer blueberry muffins, chocolate chip muffins, or a combination of your favorite ingredients, this basic muffin recipe is versatile and easy to customize.