Muffins are a great way to start your day; they’re great gifts; they are easy to make and easy to share. These special treats show that you care, and for all these reasons, they’ll always be some of our favorite baking projects.
This time, I have a wonderful recipe for corn muffins, the perfect fluffy texture, just the right sweetness, and all the flavors of fall come together in these comfort baking delights.
Corn is an American staple; its flavor represents American cuisine like no other vegetable. Corn is part of many traditional recipes and family traditions, no matter what time of the year, corn always tastes like home.
This is an easy recipe, so it’s perfect if you’re just getting started on the art of baking. It’s also perfect for when you’re in a rush, so if you’re ready, let’s get started.
What goes into my Corn Muffins?
The most important ingredient is cornmeal. This will give our muffins an authentic cornbread taste. All-purpose flour will help with the body, and overall weight, and honey will sweeten these fluffy treats very naturally.
Of course, eggs, milk, oil, and the baking powder will give the dough strength, elasticity, and well, doughiness.
Other than that, we’re not using sugar for this one; the honey will give a very peculiar sweetness that’s both familiar and intriguing.
What you’ll need
For this recipe, you’ll need two medium-sized mixing bowls, a whisk, a muffin pan, and your respective muffin liners, I love these.
Make sure you have a clean, wide working space and that all the ingredients are premeasured and ready; the more organized you are, the fastest you’ll work and the easier this recipe will be.
Pro tips
- I really recommend making a homemade whipped cream to serve along with these golden-yellow muffins.
- Feel free to decorate your muffins with fresh apples, sliced almonds, or an extra drizzle of honey.
- Check your muffins with a knife to make sure they’re cooked through, if the knife comes out clean, your muffins are ready!
- Clean as you go, if you make it a habit, you won’t feel the burden of cleaning after yourself. Baking can get messy sometimes.
- As you can see, this is a straightforward recipe, and it’s a great way to get started in the wonderful world of baking. These muffins are delightfully flavorful too, so you’ll look like a pro, anyway.
Corn Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 440F. Once the muffins are ready to bake lower to 400F.
- Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl with a whisk, sifting your flour into the bowl.
- In another bowl, mix eggs lightly and add your milk and oil.
- Pour your wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl.
- Mix just to combine, careful not to over mix.
- Fill the muffin liners until about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes on 400F.
- Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
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