Master Bakery Style Muffin Recipe

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Master Bakery Style Muffin Recipe

This kitchen tested muffin batter creates extra large bakery style muffins with big muffin tops and dense, moist centers. Create plenty of flavors using this as the base-- 1 muffin batter with endless options.

562 kcal /serving 30 min Serves 6 Easy American

Ingredients

  • 3 cup (720ml)s (375 g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/3 cup (5 Tbsp; 71 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil*
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream or yogurt, at room temperature*
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk, at room temperature*
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 cups (480ml) add-ins (see blog post above for suggestions)
  • optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Generously grease a 6-count jumbo muffin pan with butter or nonstick spray (nonstick spray recommended) or line with muffin liners.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) together in a large bowl.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Whisk the melted butter, oil, sugar, and eggs together until combined.
  7. Then whisk in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
  8. Mixture will be pale yellow.
  9. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until completely combined.
  10. Use a whisk to rid any large lumps of flour, if needed.
  11. Avoid overmixing.
  12. The batter will be thick.
  13. Fold in the add-in(s).
  14. Divide batter between each muffin cup, filling all the way to the top.
  15. Sprinkle with coarse sugar (for added crunch, recommended!).
  16. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown and centers are set.
  17. Stick a toothpick in the center of a muffin to test for doneness.
  18. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  19. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in pan before serving.
  20. Cover leftover muffins and store at room temperature for 5 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week.
  21. Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
  22. Thaw in the refrigerator or on the counter.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

562 Calories
10.2g Protein 9% DV
86.9g Carbs 30% DV
19.4g Fat 25% DV
1.9g Fiber 5% DV
38.3g Sugars
433mg Sodium 29% DV
76mg Cholesterol 22% DV
Health Labels Low Potassium Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category bread
Meal Type Breakfast
Tags quick, comfort-food, baked