Easy Banana Blueberry Muffins Recipe - BubbaPie (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to moist muffins? ›

Gently and quickly stir the frozen berries into the batter. You'll see a few inevitable streaks of blue, but the entire batter shouldn't turn blue. If that starts to happen – stop stirring, you're done! Make sure not to overmix the muffin batter, or the blueberry juice will still bleed.

KEY TIP: Do not over mix the batter, a few lumps is ok! Overmixing = tough muffins.

It is possible to replace oil with butter in a muffin recipe as generally most muffin recipes are quite forgiving and you may find that butter gives a better flavour.

The number one rule for successful muffins is: Don't over-mix the batter. Use a rubber spatula to quickly fold (gently stir) the liquid ingredients into the dry ones. A few streaks of flour still showing is okay, especially if you plan to add in extra ingredients like fruits and nuts.

Using too few eggs will make your desserts dense, and using too many will make them rubbery, but there is a way that these problems can be fixed. When you don't know if you've added the right amount of eggs, you don't have to wait until your baked goods come out of the oven to find out.

Eggs: Eggs add moisture and bind everything together. Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt: Sour cream helps keep the muffins extra moist. If needed, you can use plain yogurt instead. Sugar: Use granulated sugar to sweeten these muffins.

Fresh or frozen blueberries work great! This tried-and-true recipe is a keeper, and the only one you need if you've been looking for a straightforward, go-to blueberry muffin recipe!

If cooking your berries into a pie filling, you may need to add additional thickening agents because frozen berries tend to release more liquid than fresh and will lead to a runnier consistency. For best results in your baking, don't defrost the berries before use but instead toss them in flour.

Can I put frozen blueberries in muffin mix? ›

You can use the fresh blueberries you have in your fridge but frozen blueberries are great too. In fact, frozen blueberries might even be better. The color of frozen blueberries doesn't leach into the batter as much. This results in a clear definition between muffin and berry.

The Betty Crocker mix comes with real wild blueberries in a small can within the mix. Definitely use them, but drain and rinse them well before adding. I like to dry them slightly on paper towels too. In addition, I like to add extra fresh or frozen blueberries to the muffins.

When to use which one. Baking soda is used in recipes that also include an acidic ingredient, such as cream of tartar, buttermilk, or citrus juice. Conversely, baking powder is typically used when the recipe doesn't feature an acidic ingredient, as the powder already includes the acid needed to produce carbon dioxide.

Troubleshooting Flat Muffins

Check your oven temperature with an oven thermometer. If it's not hot enough, your muffins won't rise well. Don't undermix your batter. Sometimes I see people are so worried about overmixing (which will cause tough and rubbery muffins) that they barely bring the batter together.

First, prick the muffin tops all over with a toothpick. Next, pour your liquid of choice (e.g., milk or fruit juice) into a bowl, dip a pastry brush into it, and brush the tops of the muffins. The liquid will seep into the muffin's interior, soaking the crumb and softening the muffins, turning them as good as new.

For baking you need to use a product that is a minimum of 70% fat. Spreads with less fat contain more water, resulting in dry, less tender muffins. Remember that one stick of butter or margarine is equal to 1/2 cup and not 1 cup. If you confused the two, you will be cutting the amount of fat used by half.

According to O. Corriher, the way to get a perfectly puffed up dome on your muffins is to increase your oven heat. She says that 400° should do it, no matter what the recipe says. The higher baking temperature means that the the outside edges of the muffin will set while the middle is still liquidy.