Peeling back the paper from a warm, fragrant, freshly baked muffin at a local café feels almost mesmerizing, while tipping an ordinary muffin out of your pan at home just doesn't invoke the same vibe.

The process on how to make muffins is simple—with one key step that makes the difference. Muffins have long held a place in culture as a breakfast staple. Though similar in appearance in many ways to ...