Best 6 Basic Buttermilk Muffins Recipes

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Buttermilk muffins, a classic and beloved breakfast pastry, have captivated taste buds for generations with their tender crumb, delicate flavor, and versatility. Whether enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven or stored for later indulgence, these muffins offer a delightful experience that transcends time and occasion. Baking buttermilk muffins requires a harmonious blend of pantry staples, the tangy magic of buttermilk, and a few simple steps that orchestrate a symphony of flavors and textures. With careful attention to ingredient selection, precise measurements, and meticulous technique, you can effortlessly create these culinary gems that will delight your family and friends.

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BASIC BUTTERMILK MUFFINS



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This is a great basic muffin batter that can be adapted to almost anything.

Provided by DCKatie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until mixed (the batter will not be smooth). Gently stir in fruit, if desired (see Cook's Note).
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins; fill the cups almost to the top. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 338.1 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

BASIC BUTTERMILK BRAN MUFFINS



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These Basic Buttermilk Bran Muffins are wholesome and just sweet enough. High in iron and fibre.

Provided by Crosby's Molasses

Categories     Muffins & Quick Breads

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup oil (grapeseed, canola or olive)
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups wheat bran (natural bran)
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F and prepare muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl whisk together oil, sugar and eggs. Stir in molasses, buttermilk and vanilla.
  • In another bowl whisk the bran, flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to wet mixture and stir just until combined. (Don't worry if it's still a bit lumpy.)
  • Spoon into prepared tins.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until top springs back when lightly touched.
  • Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
  • These will last in a tin on the counter for a week. Freeze up to three months.

BUTTERMILK MUFFINS WITH VARIATIONS



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This is a basic muffin recipe. You can vary the taste according to which fruit you choose to use. Other combinations are Strawberry, Cranberry/Orange, and Blueberry/Lemon. It may be necessary to use more flour depending on which fruit you use.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon cold butter
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated citrus zest
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2-2 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped fruit (see note)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*F.
  • Prepare muffin cups by spraying with non cooking spray or lining with paper muffin cup liners.
  • Mix together all streusel ingredients with a fork to make a crumbly mixture.
  • Set aside.
  • For the batter, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, zest and egg.
  • Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla.
  • Stir together 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Add to the wet ingredients and blend.
  • Fold in your desired fruit.
  • The use of frozen fruit may help firm up the batter.If the batter seems too loose, add 1/4 cup more flour to make the batter stiffer.
  • Fill the muffin cups to the top.
  • Sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin evenly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 350*F and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes or until the muffins spring back when pressed lightly.
  • Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before unmolding onto wire racks.
  • NOTE: Fruit variations: Here is a list of what you can use in this recipe: Rhubarb, fresh or frozen, diced, Cranberries, frozen, coarsely chopped, Blueberries, frozen or semifrozen, Apples, diced, peeled or not, Bananas, chopped (add a pinch nutmeg), Frozen raspberries, Frozen strawberries, chopped, dried sour cherries, cranberries or raisins, plumped and patted dry, Strawberry and Rhubarb combination, Apple and cranberry combination, Rhubarb and apple combination.

BANANA BUTTERMILK MUFFINS



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Like my father, I love to spend time in the kitchen inventing new recipes. There are a few pleasures greater than sampling one of these warm muffins on a winter day. -Kimberly Kronenburg, New Lenox, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add bananas and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. For the topping, combine the flour, brown sugar and oats. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle a rounded teaspoonful over each muffin., Bake for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK MUFFINS



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This is my adopted recipe Feb 2005 I didn't change the recipe ingredients because 11 members found it good the way it was. I did add 1 teaspoon vanilla as suggested by 1 reviewer. I used 1/2 cup canola oil instead of butter. 2 heaping cups frozen blueberries mixed with a little of the flour mixture to make sure they didn't stick together. I made 6 giant muffins. Very good muffins. I had to bake mine for 35 minutes, they were so big.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6-12 muffins, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
4 ounces butter or 1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups blueberries
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk and butter that has been melted and browned slightly.
  • Make a well in dry ingredients and pour in liquid ingredients, mixing quickly.
  • Fold in blueberries.
  • Spoon batter into greased muffin cups and bake till golden brown.
  • Bake at 400 F for 20 -30 minutes.

BUTTERMILK OATMEAL MUFFINS



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These delicious buttermilk muffins were a significant part of the first dinner I had with my wife when we were courting. She's an excellent cook, and that first meal was truly a gourmet's delight. Now whenever she plans a menu and asks for my suggestions, I make sure these muffins are on it. -Robert Luebke, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 8 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, soak oats in buttermilk for 15 minutes. Stir in egg, sugar and oil. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into oat mixture just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° until muffins test done, 16-18 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the muffins bake evenly and rise properly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Line the muffin tins with paper liners. This will make it easier to remove the muffins from the tins and will also help prevent sticking.
  • Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly and prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Check the recipe for specific instructions.
  • Let the muffins cool in the tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the muffins for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk muffins are a classic breakfast treat that are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With endless variations to explore, they offer something for everyone. Whether you prefer them plain or loaded with add-ins, fluffy or dense, sweet or savory, there's a buttermilk muffin recipe out there that is sure to satisfy. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and versatile breakfast treat, give buttermilk muffins a try. You won't be disappointed!

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