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Simple Double Recipe Hack for Perfect Muffins with Easy Toppings

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A practical and foolproof method to double muffin recipes for perfectly domed, tender muffins topped with a simple crumbly topping. Ideal for busy mornings and last-minute baking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) mix-ins (optional): fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup (22g) rolled oats (for topping)
  • 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted cooled butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined and slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in mix-ins gently if using.
  6. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter. Crumble butter into dry ingredients with fingers or fork until coarse crumbs form. Add nuts if desired.
  7. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Generously top each muffin with crumb topping.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let muffins sit in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. Use cooled melted butter to prevent cooking the eggs. Fresh leavening agents ensure better rise. Use an ice cream scoop for even batter distribution. Tent muffins with foil if browning too quickly. Cool muffins on a rack to prevent soggy bottoms.

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