Quick & Easy Muffins That Always Crack Perfectly on Top!
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 cups All-purpose flour 🌾
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 tbsp Baking powder (the secret to the lift!) ✨
- ½ tsp Salt 🧂
- 2 Large eggs 🥚
- 1 cup Whole milk 🥛
- ½ cup Vegetable oil or melted butter 🌻🧈
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract 🍦
- Optional: Chocolate chips, blueberries, or a sprinkle of coarse sugar for the top! 🍫🫐💎
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Higher heat at the start is what creates that beautiful crack! Line a muffin tin with paper liners. ⏲️🔥
- Mix Dry & Wet: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. 🌾🥚🥛🌪️
- The Golden Rule: Stir the mixture until just combined. A few lumps are totally fine! Over-mixing will make your muffins tough instead of fluffy. 🥣🚫💪
- Fill it Up: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them almost to the top for those big, beautiful domes. 🥄🧁📏
- Bake: Pop them in the oven for 18–20 minutes. Watch for the tops to turn golden brown and develop those perfect signature cracks as seen in the photo! ⏲️🥨🤤
- Cool & Enjoy: Let them rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. 🥧🍽️😋✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Crack” Secret: The high initial oven temperature (400°F) causes the outside of the muffin to set while the inside is still rising, forcing it to burst through the top and create that perfect crack! 🌡️🛡️💎
- Room Temp Ingredients: For the smoothest batter, make sure your eggs and milk are at room temperature before you start mixing. 🥚🌡️🎯
