Easy and Fluffy Vanilla Muffins

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream or yogurt (if using).
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can result in dense muffins.
5. Fill Muffin Cups:
   • Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 of the way full. This will allow them to rise nicely and evenly.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Keep an eye on them after 15 minutes, as oven times can vary.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

• For extra fluffiness, don’t overmix the batter! Mix until just combined.
• You can add chocolate chips or berries to the batter for a fun twist.
• If you want to make these muffins extra moist, you can replace the sour cream or yogurt with a tablespoon of mayonnaise.

Enjoy your Easy and Fluffy Vanilla Muffins! They’ll be soft, light, and perfect for any occasion.