the Breville Test Kitchen
Classic Blueberry Muffins
Moist and light with a sugary crusted top, these muffins are bursting with blueberry goodness. The acidity from the buttermilk breaks down the gluten strands in the flour producing a beautifully tender crumb.
45 mins total time
15 mins active time
Easy
Makes 12
Ingredients
Measurements:
1¾ cups (9 oz) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ cup (4 fl oz) buttermilkat room temperature
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 oz unsalted butterchopped, at room temperature
1 cup (7 oz) granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggsat room temperature
8 oz fresh blueberries
1 tbsp turbinado raw sugar
Instructions
- 1Sift the flour and baking powder together and set aside.
- 2Whisk the buttermilk and oil together and set aside.
- 3Using a stand mixer, beat the butter, on high for 2 minutes, or until softened, scraping down the bowl. Add the granulated sugar, salt and vanilla and beat on high for 3 minutes, or until pale and creamy, scraping down the bowl occasionally.
- 4Reduce the speed to medium and add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition, scraping down the bowl occasionally.
- 5Reduce the speed to low and add a third of the flour, followed by half the buttermilk mixture. Repeat until incorporated.
- 6Add the blueberries and gently fold to combine.
- 7Insert the oven rack into position 3 Up. Set the oven to Bake & Roast, No Fan, 350°F, for 25 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 8Line 2 x standard 6-cup muffin pans with paper liners. Divide the batter evenly among the liners. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar to create a crispy top.
- 9Once preheated, place one of the pans in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Halfway through cooking, rotate the pan.
- 10The muffins are ready when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If not, press A Bit More. Repeat with the remaining muffin pan. Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it. Don't insert the skewer into any of the cracks as this will give an inaccurate result.
- 11Stand the muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- 12The muffins are best eaten the day they are made but will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or frozen for up to 3 months.
