Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a bowl. Place the oil, egg, milk and vanilla in a separate bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the blueberries and mix to combine. Spoon mixture into a 12-hole ½-cup capacity (125ml) muffin tin lined with paper patty cases. Sprinkle the tops with sugar and bake for 30–35 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Remove from tin and cool on a wire rack.
THANK YOU, I just made them and finally the berries did not sink to the bottum and they taste delicious! Dough is verry thick when you mix all the ingredients together, but the result is marvelous!
I disagree with the mixing method. The recipe says you should put the sugar in with the flour. In Baking sugar is considered a "wet" ingredient, and should instead be mixed with the milk, oil, and egg.
I have a doubt, as I live overseas, and I'm not from an anglophone country, is the caster sugar the same than the called icing sugar in the US (it is known in latin american spanish as "azucar glass") or the caster sugar is a middle ground sugar between the granulated and the icing. And if there are differences can I use icing sugar in this recipe? Thanks, I love your recipes!!
you can make your own caster sugar - just pop it in the blender & let it whizz for a bit (just not till a powdery consistency). I do it all the time. Worst case you could try it with granulated sugar - you never know until you try ;)
you can not substitute caster sugar because:
if you put you put icing sugar or granulated sugar muffins won't turn out to be perfect or even nice
once i tried this but my recipe was a disaster due to powdered sugar... :(
I tried this recipe with strawberries. They came out well but the end result was a bit bitter. Any idea why this happens? I used the exact same quantity of the ingredients, just replacing the blueberries with the strawberries but the muffins were slightly bitter. Any ideas about this would be very helpful
Hola mi nombre es Gely, gracias a todo lo que busqué en google llegué hasta aquí. Tus recetas son TODAS maravillosas. Me encantan porque tú lo haces muy fácil.
I added 1/4 cup more milk ( I used buttermilk) and scooped the mixture in - it was stiff like cookie batter.
I was pleasantly surprised! They were the best muffins I have ever made. I baked them in a fan forced oven for 20mins.
Hmm I agree with the above comments, mixture was quite doughy - added quite a bit more milk. I found muffins dry I'm afraid and I cooked for 5 mins less than cooking time...
Hola soy española y aqui emos enpazado a ver los programas de Donna Hay, y la verdad esque me encanta, yo soy cocinera aqui en España y las recetas son verdaderaamente in cribles y faciles.Estoy buscando sus libros en esañol y no los encuentro, aber si pronto los taducen a español para poder comprarlos en España. Gracias.
Did anybody else find that the mixture wasn't very liquid - more doughy? I had to add a bit more milk and I certainly don't think I added all 300g of blueberries. They're in the oven so I'll see how they turn out!
gracie82, I totally agree, way too much berries for my liking. I only used 250gm, and, yes, it was a very thick batter, I didn't add any extra liquid. Looking forward to the taste test.
I made these muffins a few weeks ago after seeing the episode on foxtel and buying the book. They are amazing muffins and next time I make them I'm going to use half raspberries and half blueberries. They are so yummy and they didn't last long.
Such an easy recipe - I watched the program on foxtel before I attempted and this worked a treat, I could just copy exactly what Donna was doing for each step. I only used one bowl as she suggested and also used frozen berries instead of blueberries and they were so yummy - they were eaten very quickly and have now made this recipe 3 times in a month - also made sure I sprinkled the sugar on top before baking, this made a big difference - thank you Donna Hay!
My mum made them for me and gave me the recipe I made them with mixed berries tasted great I am sure you could pretty well add anything - congrats to you Donna
Just finished making these! It produced some really decent sized, devine-smelling muffins! Substituted Vegetable oil for Extra Virgin Olive oil and I didn't have enough self-raising flour so after I used 1 1/2 cups of self-raising flour, I made up the extra cup with plain flour and an extra 2 tsp of baking powder. Hopefully these taste good! :)
this is a fantastic recipe! my kids ate blueberries and rasberries for the first time, I've had to make another batch! These are fantastic warm or a day later - thanks Donna
I have used the basic muffin mix to make raspberry and choc chip, apple and cinnamon and spiced fruit miffins all worked out fantastic. Also made the whole lemon pudding again easy and fantastic results
I saw this on TV during the week.
I just ate my first - spelt flour and lactose free milk. One banana and some frozen berries. Super easy. Will make these again for sure. Thanks Donna Hay
Amazing muffins...
THANK YOU, I just made them and finally the berries did not sink to the bottum and they taste delicious! Dough is verry thick when you mix all the ingredients together, but the result is marvelous!
Wonderful and too easy recipe! Mine have just been baked! :)
I too had to add extra milk as the mixture following the exact measurements became too dry.
Quantities don't seem correct, had to add extra liquid
I disagree with the mixing method. The recipe says you should put the sugar in with the flour. In Baking sugar is considered a "wet" ingredient, and should instead be mixed with the milk, oil, and egg.
Thanks for an easy delicious recipe : )
It was yummy wasn't it ;) I mixed all the ingredients together they came out just fine no fuss muffins fabby!
What will be the substitute for egg in this recipe.
I have a doubt, as I live overseas, and I'm not from an anglophone country, is the caster sugar the same than the called icing sugar in the US (it is known in latin american spanish as "azucar glass") or the caster sugar is a middle ground sugar between the granulated and the icing. And if there are differences can I use icing sugar in this recipe? Thanks, I love your recipes!!
you can make your own caster sugar - just pop it in the blender & let it whizz for a bit (just not till a powdery consistency). I do it all the time. Worst case you could try it with granulated sugar - you never know until you try ;)
you can not substitute caster sugar because: if you put you put icing sugar or granulated sugar muffins won't turn out to be perfect or even nice once i tried this but my recipe was a disaster due to powdered sugar... :(
Caster sugar is the middle ground sugar between granulated and icing sugar. I don't know if you can substitute it for icing sugar, prob not.
This is cray
hey..i baked these.turdned out very nicely......many thanks for this great and easy recepie..:')
imade thes muffin it is very good & so easy receipe
I tried this recipe with strawberries. They came out well but the end result was a bit bitter. Any idea why this happens? I used the exact same quantity of the ingredients, just replacing the blueberries with the strawberries but the muffins were slightly bitter. Any ideas about this would be very helpful
The mixture was very dough like I could hardly mix it with a whisk so I hand mixed it, there still cooking in the oven, hope they come out nice!!!
I used wholemeal flower and found the mixture too dry so I added more milk. These muffins came out with a beautiful crust, awesome recipe.
favourite muffin ever, I would never try another recipe!
I have made these muffins many times and delicious. I have increased the milk and oil to 2/3 cup each.
Hi, If I replace the blueberry with diced fresh banana, would the muffin still be ok?
I think very ripe mashed banana would be better Uji - why not just use a banana muffin recipe? I have a banana cake recipe you could use
I would mash the banana.
Hola mi nombre es Gely, gracias a todo lo que busqué en google llegué hasta aquí. Tus recetas son TODAS maravillosas. Me encantan porque tú lo haces muy fácil.
This is my favourite muffin recipe. The dough is stiff but when baked you get a moist soft muffin. Easy and tasty.
excellent recipe, massive hit at brunch. Thank you!
Yummy - made a few times now & always a hit. I would add more milk & oil as mixture is doughy but I think that is how it is supposed to be. Enjoy
Yummy. Made a few times. Always a hit however add a little bit more oil & milk. Mixture is doughy but I think it needs to be.
I have tried this recipe and it does need more oil and milk otherwise the mixture can not be mixed evenly.
I added 1/4 cup more milk ( I used buttermilk) and scooped the mixture in - it was stiff like cookie batter. I was pleasantly surprised! They were the best muffins I have ever made. I baked them in a fan forced oven for 20mins.
I have made these muffins a few times even made raspberry and white chocolate ones very easy and a real hit with the family
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Hmm I agree with the above comments, mixture was quite doughy - added quite a bit more milk. I found muffins dry I'm afraid and I cooked for 5 mins less than cooking time...
Hola soy española y aqui emos enpazado a ver los programas de Donna Hay, y la verdad esque me encanta, yo soy cocinera aqui en España y las recetas son verdaderaamente in cribles y faciles.Estoy buscando sus libros en esañol y no los encuentro, aber si pronto los taducen a español para poder comprarlos en España. Gracias.
I cant seem to find any self-rising flour where I am, is there an alternative? or a conversion using normal all purpose flour and more baking powder??
1 cup normal flour and 2 teaspoons backing powder are equal to self rising flour
Yummy!! if I can make them, anyone can.
Has anyone tried it with fruit other than berries? On the show she mentions bananas, mangos... I was wondering how that would turn out... Thanks!
Did anybody else find that the mixture wasn't very liquid - more doughy? I had to add a bit more milk and I certainly don't think I added all 300g of blueberries. They're in the oven so I'll see how they turn out!
gracie82, I totally agree, way too much berries for my liking. I only used 250gm, and, yes, it was a very thick batter, I didn't add any extra liquid. Looking forward to the taste test.
I made these muffins a few weeks ago after seeing the episode on foxtel and buying the book. They are amazing muffins and next time I make them I'm going to use half raspberries and half blueberries. They are so yummy and they didn't last long.
I'm making these now. Hopefully they turn out as good as everyone says they are!
I totally agree with all the previous comments They are the easiest & best muffins ever My 11 yr old made them for us. YUM !!
Such an easy recipe - I watched the program on foxtel before I attempted and this worked a treat, I could just copy exactly what Donna was doing for each step. I only used one bowl as she suggested and also used frozen berries instead of blueberries and they were so yummy - they were eaten very quickly and have now made this recipe 3 times in a month - also made sure I sprinkled the sugar on top before baking, this made a big difference - thank you Donna Hay!
My mum made them for me and gave me the recipe I made them with mixed berries tasted great I am sure you could pretty well add anything - congrats to you Donna
Just finished making these! It produced some really decent sized, devine-smelling muffins! Substituted Vegetable oil for Extra Virgin Olive oil and I didn't have enough self-raising flour so after I used 1 1/2 cups of self-raising flour, I made up the extra cup with plain flour and an extra 2 tsp of baking powder. Hopefully these taste good! :)
So easy, so yummy. Can I replace veg oil with olive oil?
I've just made apple and cinnamon muffins and i ran out of vegetable oil so substituted it with olive oil turned out just as good.
So easy, so yummy. Can i replace veg oil with olive oil
Hi, are these muffins ok to freeze??
I added raspberries and white chocolate they were divine!
Made these with my 2 yr old and she loved it. Very easy and so delicious!
hi. made this great recipe with blueberries and now want to try banana. any guesses on how much chopped banana would work? thanks Frank
this is a fantastic recipe! my kids ate blueberries and rasberries for the first time, I've had to make another batch! These are fantastic warm or a day later - thanks Donna
I have used the basic muffin mix to make raspberry and choc chip, apple and cinnamon and spiced fruit miffins all worked out fantastic. Also made the whole lemon pudding again easy and fantastic results
Hi John, How much cinnamon did you use?
Made blueberry muffins today - super easy and how good do they taste? Pat
I saw this on TV during the week. I just ate my first - spelt flour and lactose free milk. One banana and some frozen berries. Super easy. Will make these again for sure. Thanks Donna Hay
Made tonight with a can of mixed berries (drained) - fantastic!!!
I have just tried a passionfruit and coconut version using the basic muffin recipe. So easy! And very yum
I saw this on Donna Hay's show yesterday and it looks really easy I cant wait to try it.