Description
Delightful homemade muffins made with a unique Amish starter, offering a moist, flavorful texture perfect for breakfast or snacks. These muffins are adaptable with optional toppings like fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup active Amish starter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Optional Toppings
- Cinnamon sugar
- Fresh blueberries
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the active Amish starter, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well blended to form the wet mixture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until all ingredients are combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Toppings: If desired, gently fold in optional toppings such as fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to evenly distribute without breaking the mix.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into each muffin cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: If using cinnamon sugar, mix sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the tops of the filled muffin cups.
- Bake Muffins: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- Use fresh Amish starter for best results and active fermentation.
- Optional toppings can be customized based on preference.
- Ensure oven is fully preheated before baking to achieve even rise.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Amish starter, muffins, breakfast, baked goods, cinnamon sugar, blueberries, chocolate chips, homemade muffins
