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Corn Muffins Made With Real Corn: Easy 35-Minute Recipe

Corn Muffins Made With Real Corn

Tender, buttery corn muffins made with yellow cornmeal and whole corn kernels. This easy recipe makes 12 muffins in about 35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine salt
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
For the Pan
  • As needed Butter or cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan with butter or cooking spray, or line the cups with paper liners.
  2. Whisk the all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine salt together in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. A few small lumps are acceptable, so do not continue mixing after the flour has disappeared.
  5. Fold in the corn kernels gently. If using frozen corn, thaw and pat it dry first; if using canned corn, drain it thoroughly before adding it to the batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each one about two-thirds to three-quarters full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm or allow them to cool completely before storing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter, because excessive stirring can develop gluten and make the muffins dense. Drain canned corn well or pat thawed frozen corn dry so extra moisture does not make the centers gummy. Fresh corn gives the sweetest, crispest texture.