Best Basic Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375; grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. 2
   In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
3. 3
   In another bowl, using an electric mixer on med-high speed, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating until fluffy and pale yellow.
5. 5
   Beat in vanilla until blended.
6. 6
   With the mixer on low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, making three additions of flour and two of buttermilk, until just blended.
7. 7
   Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups.
8. 8
   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden and a pick comes out clean.
9. 9
   Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes, then transfer to the rack to cool.