Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). This ensures that your muffins bake evenly and rise perfectly.
If you’re using fresh lychees, peel and deseed them. Chop the lychees into small pieces. Canned lychees should be drained well before chopping.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the self-rising flour and baking powder. Adding sugar to this mix, combine all the dry ingredients well.
In another bowl, mix the milk, egg replacer (or beaten egg), oil, and vanilla extract. Ensure the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough muffins.
Add the chopped lychee into the batter, folding gently to distribute evenly throughout the mix.
Spoon the batter into a muffin tin lined with paper cases, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade lychee muffins warm or at room temperature.