Basic muffin recipe

• servings: 20 items
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 medium eggs

125ml vegetable oil

250ml semi-skimmed milk

250g golden caster sugar

400g self-raising flour (or same quantity plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder)

1 tsp salt

100g chocolate chips or dried fruit such as sultanas or dried cherries (optional)

Directions

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Line 2 muffin trays with paper muffin cases. In a large bowl beat 2 medium eggs lightly with a handheld electric mixer for 1 min.

Add 125ml vegetable oil and 250ml semi-skimmed milk and beat until just combined then add 250g golden caster sugar and whisk until you have a smooth batter.

Sift in 400g self-raising flour and 1 tsp salt (or 400g plain flour and 3 tsp baking powder if using) then mix until just smooth. Be careful not to over-mix the batter as this will make the muffins tough.

Stir in 100g chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.

Fill muffin cases two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 mins, until risen, firm to the touch and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. If the trays will not fit on 1 shelf, swap the shelves around after 15 mins of cooking.

Leave the muffins in the tin to cool for a few mins and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 205
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Sodium: 0.5 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 13 g
• Protein: 3 g