Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Preheating ensures even baking throughout the muffins. An adequately heated oven guarantees that the muffins rise well and have that golden color.
Step 2: Prepare the Muffin Tin
- Grease a muffin tin with melted butter or line the cups with paper liners. This step prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and creamed corn. Make sure everything is well mixed; this base will provide moisture and flavor to your muffins.
Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sea salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold the mixture gently using a spatula. Watch out for overmixing; a lumpy batter means fluffy muffins.
Step 6: Fill Muffin Cups
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. This gives the muffins room to rise without overflowing. Simply fill each cup to about halfway if you prefer a smaller muffin.
Step 7: Bake
- Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. The muffins should be golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack. Savory or sweet, each bite is sure to bring a smile.
Nutrition
Notes
Here are five tips to elevate your muffin game:
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps everything blend smoothly and creates a better texture.
- Avoid Overmixing: Folding just until combined preserves the muffins’ fluffiness.
- Experiment with Add-Ins: Consider adding jalapeños for a kick, or blueberries for freshness. Mix and match according to your craving.
- Store Properly: To maintain freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Don’t Skip the Cooling: Giving them a few minutes to cool down enhances the muffin texture and flavor.