Ultimate Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups (286 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk*, (at room temperature)
• 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, (melted and cooled)
• 2 large eggs, (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((if desired))
• Add-ins and flavorings of your choice
• Coarse or turbinado sugar, (for sprinkling (if desired))

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Position an oven rack to the upper third of the oven. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a liquid measuring cup, beat together the buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until only a few streaks of flour remain. Stir in any desired add-ins, such as fruit or chocolate chips.

4. 4

   If time permits, cover the muffin batter and allow it to rest in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight. This will produce more moist, tender, and tall muffins.

5. 5

   Divide evenly among the muffin tin cups. Sprinkle each with coarse sugar, if desired.

6. 6

   Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 16 to 18 minutes.