Basic muffin recipe | Good Food

Muffins in a muffin tin

2 medium eggs
125ml vegetable oil
250ml semi-skimmed milk
250g golden caster sugar
400g self-raising flour
(or same quantity plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder)
1 tsp salt
100g chocolate chips
or dried fruit such as sultanas or dried cherries (optional)

Method

step 1
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line 2 muffin trays with paper muffin cases. In a large bowl beat 2 medium eggs lightly with a handheld electric mixer for 1 min.
step 2
Add 125ml vegetable oil and 250ml semi-skimmed milk and beat until just combined then add 250g golden caster sugar and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
step 3
Sift in 400g self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt (or 400g plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder if using) then mix until just smooth. Be careful not to over-mix the batter as this will make the muffins tough.
step 4
Stir in 100g chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
step 5
Fill muffin cases two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 mins, until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If the trays will not fit on 1 shelf, swap the shelves around after 15 mins of cooking.
step 6
Leave the muffins in the tin to cool for a few mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.