Corn Muffins
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp unsalted butter – for greasing pan
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (66g)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg – beaten
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter – melted and cooled
Instructions
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with 1 tbsp unsalted butter.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- 3.
In a medium bowl, melt 0.33 cup unsalted butter and let it cool for 1–2 minutes; whisk in the whole milk and the beaten egg until smooth.
- 4.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until no dry flour remains; the batter will be slightly lumpy. Let the batter stand for 5 minutes to hydrate the cornmeal.
- 5.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- 6.
Bake until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15–18 minutes.
- 7.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a rack to finish cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Corn muffins are tender, golden, and lightly sweet, with the warm aroma of corn and a pleasantly nubby crumb from cornmeal. Their domed tops develop a delicate crust that contrasts with a moist interior, making them satisfying on their own or as a side. They pair naturally with chili, barbecue, soups, and breakfast spreads, and take well to butter, jam, or honey without needing elaborate add-ins.
Rooted in North American cooking, cornmeal has been a staple of Indigenous cuisines for centuries, later becoming central to early American baking. Corn muffins evolved alongside cornbread, offering a portable, quick-leavened format ideal for hearths and modern ovens alike. Regional styles vary, with some versions leaning barely sweet and others more dessert-like, but the essential profile—simple batter, quick bake, and corn-forward flavor—remains widely loved.