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Blueberry and Lemon Muffins

Tue, 28 January 2025

Blueberry and Lemon Muffins

Ingredients

 

  • 200g/7oz plain flour plus more for dusting
  • 125g/4oz porridge oat flakes
  • 1 tsp bread soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 125g/4ozs demerara sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla essence
  • 100ml oil
  • 200ml buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • Lemon zest from 1 large lemon
  • 125g/4oz fresh blueberries

 

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F/190? Gas 5.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add in flour, oats, bread soda, baking powder, cornflour and salt. Mix together and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add sugar and lemon zest. Using your fingers, combine them to release all of the lemon oils and fragrances. Do this for 2 minutes and set aside.
  • Into the same bowl, add oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add in dry ingredients. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and using a spatula, gently fold to create a soft muffin batter.
  • Gently toss the blueberries in 1-2 tsps of flour before adding them into the mixing bowl. Then add into the bowl and mix in a few times.
  • Evenly divide the batter between your liners.
  • Bake the muffins at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
  • These muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days

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