Description
Heavenly strawberry muffins deliver pure summer joy with fresh berries nestled in a tender, golden crumb. Bakers seeking simple delights will savor these irresistible treats that bring sweet comfort to any morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.23 oz) strawberries, chopped into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (125 ml / 4.2 oz) milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 heaped cup (150 g / 5.29 oz) plain flour / all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) white sugar
- 2 teaspoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) baking powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 tablespoons (25 g / 0.88 oz) butter, softened or melted (15 seconds in microwave)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F) with optional 10% humidity for extra softness. Prepare the muffin tin by lining with paper cups or applying a light grease coating.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder), creating a central depression for easier mixing.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla into the well, blending gently. Gradually incorporate milk in two stages, then fold in melted butter until achieving a smooth consistency. Maintain a light touch to prevent dense texture.
- Delicately integrate chopped strawberries throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution while preserving fruit chunk integrity.
- Carefully transfer batter into muffin cavities, filling each approximately three-quarters full to promote an attractive, rounded top during baking.
- Bake for 25 minutes, monitoring until the surface transforms into a golden-brown hue. Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge clean when removed.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. For optimal flavor, consume while slightly warm.
Notes
- Use the oven’s humidity setting or place a small water-filled dish in the oven to keep muffins incredibly soft and prevent dryness.
- Toss chopped strawberries in a little flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Stop stirring the batter as soon as ingredients are just combined to ensure light, tender muffins with a delicate crumb.
- Swap regular flour for gluten-free flour blend and use dairy-free milk and butter alternatives to make these muffins suitable for various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg