Blueberry Muffins!!!

Hi guys!!!

It took me so long to finally try baking my first batch of muffins. I have always loved muffins unlike my husband. Everytime I walk into Starbucks I get myself a muffin. I used to be so attached to the white chocolate muffin, but once I tried the blueberry muffin that has been my favorite.

I had a pack of blueberries in my fridge and wanted a way to finish it up. Though I pick up a combination of different berries every week hoping to force myself to eat them, I end up preparing something with it instead of having them fresh. These blueberries totally convinced me into preparing the muffins.

This being my first batch of muffins I was so eager to have my first bite. Baking is indeed therapeutic 'coz when you have a sample of your baked item you are in cloud nine. I loved the texture of the muffins and I even succeeded in making my husband eat them :-)

The thing I liked about baking muffins was the entire process was 30 mins. Preheat the oven and meanwhile mix up all the ingredients. Bake it for 25 minutes, let it cool and indulge in these beauties!!!!

Now lets see the recipe.

Ingredients:
Makes 12 muffins.

All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Baking powder - 2 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Butter - 4 tbsp (melted and cooled)
Egg - 1
Milk - 3/4 cup
Blueberries - 1 cup



Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. Wash and pat dry the blueberries and roll them in some flour taken in a kitchen towel and set aside.
3. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
4. Slightly beat the egg in a separate bowl using a fork. Now add the melted butter and milk and mix it lightly.
5. Now add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and just mix till incorporated using a spatula. Do not over mix or beat. A few lumps are acceptable.
6. Finally add the blueberries and very carefully mix it up. If you over mix at this stage you will end up with a blue batter.
7. Line a muffin tray with cup-cake liners. Transfer the batter to the muffin tray with a spoon until each is about 2/3 full.
8.Pop it in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. (Mine took exactly 25 minutes. You will know its done when its turned golden brown). Let it cool in the tray for 10 minutes and remove the muffins.

These muffins can make a great accompaniment for tea or can be had for breakfast as well!!!