Blueberry Muffins

A recipe from Mieko’s kitchen (dated 1999), with modifications.


Ingredients

Dry Ingredients
240g all purpose flour
40g sugar
4g (¾ tsp) salt
½ tbsp baking powder
Liquid Ingredients
200g milk or oat milk
1 egg
4 tbsp butter or oil
Extras
90g blueberry, apricot, or raisin

Steps

  • If using raisins (or sultanas), soak in brandy overnight, and drain before using (saving off brandy).
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (210°–220°C, Gas Mark 7).
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour and baking powder sift once.
  • Add fruit to dry ingredients.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together milk, salt, sugar, and egg, then oil or melted and cooled butter. Blend well.
  • Stir milk mixture into flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter into oiled muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full. If using brandy-soaked raisins, drizzle some of the brandy over each muffin.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched.