~ Buttermilk Berry Muffins ~

My sisters were out one morning last week, we were going to go for a walk and then have coffee.  I  decided to make muffins to have with our coffee.  I Googled "berry muffins" and came up with this recipe from  Joy of Baking.com. (If you're unsure about the method involved with making muffins, they also have an instructional video).

They turned out to be absolutely delicious and I  thought I would share the recipe with you.  Hope you enjoy!! 

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Buttermilk Berry Muffins

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated white sugar

2 tsp baking powder 

1/2 b tsp baking powder 

1/4  tsp salt 

Zest of one orange or lemon

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup safflower or canola oil

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F  Position rack in centre of oven.  Line with paper liners, butter or spray 12 large muffin cups.

In a bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla.

In another large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and zest.  Gently fold in the berries.  With a rubber spatula fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir only until the ingredients are combined.  Do not over mix or muffins will be tough. 

Fill each muffin cup almost full with batter.  Place in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes.  Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 5 - 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Makes 12 regular sized muffins


Monica 

I just made these yummy muffins....they're so good!!

     Today I had some bananas that were getting over ripe.  Usually I make banana bread or peel the bananas and freeze them for future banana breads.  I love banana bread...but, quite frankly, the thought of another one just held no appeal.
     So, I headed off to look through my trusty cookbooks.   Several hours later I emerged from a pile of cookbooks, recipe cards and magazines and asked myself...what was I looking for??  Oh yes, something to do with the dreaded, rotting bananas. 
     So, once again I dove in and started looking for a banana recipe, this time I vowed to focus and not become distracted by all those recipes, tips, and cooking techniques!! lol


This is the final result (minus 1 muffin...... you must have quality control!!) ...

...Banana Chip Muffins and they are so good!!
Just in case you have a bowl of rotting bananas, here is the recipe - 

Banana Chip Muffins

1 3/4 cups flour

1/2 cup white sugar

3 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 egg

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup milk or buttermilk

3 medium bananas, mashed

     Place first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, whisk well to combine.  Make a well in the centre.

     In a separate bowl, beat egg until frothy.  Mix in oil, milk and bananas. 

    Pour into well in first bowl.  Stir gently to moisten. 

    Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full and bake in 400 degree F. oven for 20 -25 minutes.  

    Makes 10 - 12  large muffins.

    YUMMY!!

Monica