Classic American Cornbread Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. 03
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and lightly beaten eggs until well combined.
4. 04
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. 05
   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. 06
   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. 07
   Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.