Delightfully soft and bursting with fresh blueberry flavour, these muffins are perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch or a quick breakfast on the go. The magic blend of butter and vegetable oil brings an exceptional balance of flavour and moisture.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with butter.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients Separately
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Over-mixing can result in tough dry muffins.
Fold in Blueberries, Fill Muffin Tin and Bake
Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Butter & Oil: This recipe uses both butter and vegetable oil. Butter is unbeatable for flavour, while oil ensures a moist crumb.
Frozen Blueberries: You can use frozen blueberries in this recipe. No need to thaw them before adding them to the batter. This may slightly increase the baking time.
Storage: These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.