Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

(makes 12 regular-size muffins, preparation time 15 mins, baking time 15 mins)

Ingredients

• 240g plain yoghurt (I use Farmers Union Greek-style yoghurt)
• 1 large egg
• 60g Grapeseed oil (original canola or corn oil)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 260g plain flour
• 75g caster sugar (original 100g)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 125g blueberries (original 100g, I used up all the blueberries in a punnet)


Steps

1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Position the rack in the centre of the oven. Line
the muffin pan with paper cases.

2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a mixing bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Set aside.

3. Remove 1 tbsp of the dry ingredients and toss well with the blueberries. Set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, egg, oil and vanilla extract until blended.

5. With a silicone spatula, gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and only till the ingredients are combined. Then gently stir in the blueberries. Do not over mix or the muffins will turn out tough. The texture of the dough is dry and resembles very sticky cookie dough. Don't worry, it is normal.

6. Evenly fill the muffin cases with the batter to almost full as the batter rises only slightly and retains the shape more or less. Using an ice-cream scoop will be easier as the batter is very sticky.

7. Place muffin pan into the oven and bake for 15 mins. Transfer to wire rack and let cool for about 5 mins before removing from pan. It tastes best when warm.