🧁 Moist and Delicious Muffins That Melt in Your Mouth

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⭐ Why These Muffins Stand Out

These muffins are everything you want in a classic bakery-style treat:

• Soft and fluffy texture

• Super moist interior

• Golden, tender crumb

• Sweet but balanced flavor

• Versatile base for endless mix-ins

Perfect for breakfast, snacks, dessert, or brunch spreads, these muffins will quickly become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.

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🧂 Ingredients Breakdown (for 12 large muffins)

🧁 Dry Ingredients

• 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour – gives structure

• 1 tbsp baking powder – leavening for rise

• ½ tsp baking soda – helps tenderize the crumb when paired with yogurt

• ½ tsp salt – enhances flavor

🍯 Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted – adds richness and moisture

• ¼ cup (60ml) neutral oil (canola or vegetable) – keeps muffins soft

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar – deeper sweetness and extra moistness

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract – flavor depth

• ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk or buttermilk – makes muffins tender and fluffy

• ½ cup (120g) full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream – adds tang and creaminess

Optional Mix-Ins

• 1–1½ cups blueberries, chocolate chips, nuts, apples, or dried fruit

• Cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth (optional)

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🧁 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl:

• Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• If using spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, add them now.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl:

• Whisk together melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.

• Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each.

• Stir in vanilla extract, yogurt/sour cream, and milk until fully combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry

• Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients.

• Gently fold with a spatula just until combined. Don’t overmix — a few lumps are fine.

• If adding mix-ins (berries, chocolate chips, nuts), fold them in now.

Step 5: Fill Muffin Cups

• Fill each muffin cup almost to the top (about ⅞ full) for tall, bakery-style muffins.

• Optional: sprinkle turbinado sugar or cinnamon sugar on top for a crunchy finish.

Step 6: Bake

• Bake for 18–22 minutes, rotating pan halfway through.

• Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

• Tops should be golden and lightly domed.

Step 7: Cool and Enjoy

• Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

• Serve warm or at room temperature — they’ll be moist, soft, and practically melt in your mouth!

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🍓 Flavor Variations

These muffins are endlessly adaptable! Try these mix-ins and flavor combos:

Flavor	Additions
Blueberry Lemon	1½ cups blueberries + 1 tbsp lemon zest
Chocolate Chip	1 cup semisweet chips + 1 tsp espresso powder
Banana Nut	1 mashed ripe banana + ½ cup chopped walnuts
Apple Cinnamon	1 cup diced apple + 1 tsp cinnamon
Strawberry Vanilla	1 cup chopped strawberries + extra vanilla
Orange Cranberry	1 cup dried cranberries + 1 tbsp orange zest