Phase 1 (218°C / 425°F): Bake at high heat first! This rapidly expands the baking powder gases & creates steam, forcing the muffin to shoot up and form that perfect dome before the crust sets.
For small muffins: 5 minutes
For large muffins: 7 minutes
Phase 2 (180°C / 350°F): Drop the temp! This lets the center bake evenly without burning the top, leaving you with a fluffy inside and crispy top.
For small muffins: 10 minutes
For large muffins: 15 minutes
