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) buttermilk
at room temperature
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 oz unsalted butter
chopped, at room temperature
1 cup (7 oz) granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
at 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.