RECIPES
Blueberry Muffins
Makes 8 large, big-topped muffins / 10 standard muffins / 20–22 mini muffins.
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1½ cups (195 g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for muffin tops (we leave this out)
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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⅓ cup (80 ml) neutral-flavoured oil; canola, vegetable and grape seed are great
1 large egg -
⅓ – ½ cup (80-120 ml) milk; dairy and non-dairy both work
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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6 to 8 oz (170-226 g) fresh or frozen blueberries; see note below about frozen berries (about 1 cup)
Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
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Add oil to a measuring jug that holds at least 1 cup.
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Add the egg then fill the jug to the 1-cup line with milk (⅓ to ½ cup milk).
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Add vanilla and whisk to combine.
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Add milk mixture to the bowl with dry ingredients then use a fork to combine. Do not over mix. (The muffin batter will be quite thick — see note below for more details).
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Fold in the blueberries.
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Bake muffins 15 to 20 minutes.
TIPS
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You can make these with fresh or frozen blueberries — if you use frozen, do not thaw the blueberries.
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For mini muffins, the baking time will be less — keep an eye on them while they bake and expect them to require 9 to 11 minutes.
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Batter Thickness: The batter should be thick and “scoopable” — not runny and not dry or extra thick like dough. If the batter is too runny, add flour, a tablespoon at a time until correct consistency. If the batter is dry or too thick, add milk, a tablespoon at a time until correct consistency.