Plain Muffins Pre 1940's

Step back in time with this delightful recipe for **Plain Muffins Pre 1940’s**, a nostalgic treat that captures the simplicity and charm of vintage baking. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and milk, these muffins are a testament to the frugality and resourcefulness of the era. Light, fluffy, and subtly sweet, they are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or pairing with your favorite jam or butter. With just 10 minutes of prep time and classic techniques—like gently folding the wet and dry ingredients together—these golden muffins are quick, easy, and irresistibly comforting. Perfectly baked in under 20 minutes, this recipe yields 12 beautifully tender muffins that evoke the warmth of homemade goodness. Ideal for fans of historical recipes and time-tested comfort food, this pre-1940’s classic is proof that simple truly is best.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 piece Egg (large)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, and the beaten egg until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 6

Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins have risen and turned golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean.

Step 7

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(655.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1688.3

Total Fat 59.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 333.7mg	0%
Sodium 2476.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 63.0g
Protein 39.6g	0%

Vitamin D 148.4IU	0%
Calcium 377.8mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 719.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 59.3%