Muffins

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Winifred Murray | 📂 Category: Breakfast Delight in these classic homemade muffins courtesy of Winifred Murray’s collection. Lightly sweet and perfectly fluffy, they make a wonderful morning treat.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins20 minsNone12 medium muffins

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Muffin pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 cupSugarGranulated
1/4 cupButterSoftened
1EggWhole
2 cupsAll Purpose FlourSifted
4 t.Baking PowderStandard
1 cupMilkLiquid
1/2 t.SaltFine

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation and Baking

  1. Cream the 1/4 cup butter and 1 cup sugar, then beat in the 1 egg.
  2. Sift together the 2 cups sifted all purpose flour, 4 t. baking powder, and 1/2 t. salt, alternating addition with the 1 cup milk to form a smooth batter.
  3. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full.
  4. Bake at 425° oven for 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Baked muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.


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