Experience the timeless delight of classic milk muffins with this basic yet essential recipe. These muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. Made with a combination of eggs, sugar, milk, and a blend of butter and olive oil, they offer a wonderfully moist and tender crumb. This recipe is versatile and can be easily customized with your favorite flavors and add-ins, making it a must-have in your collection of sweet treats.
Why You’ll Love This: You’ll love these classic milk muffins for their simplicity and deliciousness. The combination of ingredients creates a perfect balance of sweetness and moisture, resulting in muffins that are light, airy, and incredibly satisfying. The recipe is easy to follow and yields consistently great results, making it a go-to for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Plus, the versatility of this recipe allows you to get creative with different flavors and add-ins to suit your preferences.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are ideal for any occasion, from a quick breakfast or snack to a delightful dessert. They are perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or as a treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Their simple yet delicious flavor makes them a hit with both kids and adults, making them a great choice for school lunches, bake sales, or weekend baking projects.
Decoration Tips: For a classic look, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a bit of sugar before baking to create a crunchy, sweet crust. You can also add a dusting of powdered sugar once they are cooled for a simple yet elegant finish. If you want to get creative, try adding a drizzle of glaze made from powdered sugar and milk, or top with fresh berries or chocolate chips before baking. For a citrus twist, add some lemon or orange zest to the batter.
Ingredients (makes 8-12 muffins):
- 2 large eggs
- 150g sugar
- 100g whole milk
- 140g mild olive oil
- 40g melted butter
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 10g baking powder
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light, airy, and creamy.
- Add the milk to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then add to the wet ingredients along with a pinch of salt. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the olive oil and melted butter, stirring until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Cover the batter and let it rest in the refrigerator for a few hours, or ideally overnight, to develop the flavors.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with heat from both top and bottom.
- Fill muffin molds a little more than halfway with the batter. Sprinkle the tops with a bit of sugar.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes:
- For added flavor, you can mix in citrus zest (lemon, orange) into the batter.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or small apple pieces to the batter for variation.
- You can use vanilla sugar for part of the sugar for a subtle vanilla flavor.
- The combination of olive oil and butter gives these muffins a rich, moist texture, but you can use only olive oil if preferred.
Enjoy your classic milk muffins!
