My buttermilk muffins recipe is a must-try! These tangy, moist muffins are easy to bake and perfect for a delightful breakfast or snack!
Course Muffins
Cuisine American
Keyword Buttermilk Muffins
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
5 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 30muffins
Author Valya's Taste of Home
Ingredients
5large - eggs (room temperature)
1 ½cups- sugar
2cups- buttermilk (or kefir)
1tbsp.- baking soda
1tbsp.- vinegar
2sticks - butter (melted and cooled)
4cups- all-purpose flour
2cups- yellow raisins
¼cup-powdered sugar (for dusting the top of muffins)
Instructions
How to Prep for Buttermilk Muffins
To start, you'll need to prepare some of the ingredients. This includes melting two sticks of butter. This melted butter will be used later to add a rich flavor to your muffin batter.
Next, prepare your raisins. Place them in a small bowl and pour over two cups of boiling water. This process cleans the raisins, plumps them up, and rehydrates them, giving them a juicy and tender texture in your finished muffins.
After soaking for ten minutes, drain the raisins and rinse them under cool water. Set them aside in a strainer to allow any excess water to drain off.
How to Make the Buttermilk Muffin Batter
Start by preheating your oven to a hot temperature of around 375 ℉. In the bowl of your electric mixer, combine the eggs and sugar. Mix these on high speed for about ten minutes. This process helps to incorporate air into the mixture, which will make your muffins light and fluffy.
Once the eggs and sugar are well mixed, reduce the speed to low and carefully pour in two cups of buttermilk. Mix on medium speed for a couple of minutes. The buttermilk will add a lovely tangy flavor to the muffins and help to make them moist and tender.
Next, add in baking soda that has been activated with vinegar. This will help your muffins to rise and give them a lovely light texture. Mix for another minute, then add in the previously melted and cooled butter.
Gradually add in your flour, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until it's well incorporated. This gradual addition helps to prevent lumps from forming in your batter. Finally, stir in the prepared raisins. Mix on low for a minute or so, until the raisins are well mixed in.
How to Prepare and Fill the Muffin Molds
Now it's time to prepare your muffin molds. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a cup in the microwave for about thirty seconds. Use this melted butter to grease the molds. This will prevent the muffins from sticking and give them a lovely golden color.
Divide the batter between the molds, filling them about three-quarters full. This allows room for the muffins to rise and ensures they don't overflow.
Place the filled molds on a small pizza pan and bake in the preheated oven for about thirty-five to forty minutes. You'll know they're done when a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
After baking, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool for five minutes before removing them from the molds. Letting them cool slightly will make them easier to handle and also helps to improve their texture and flavor.
Finally, let the muffins cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar. This sweet finishing touch adds an extra layer of flavor and makes the muffins look even more appealing.
Your delicious Buttermilk Muffins are ready to serve! Enjoy them with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee. They're the perfect treat for any time of day!