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Fluffy Cranberry Muffins

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These fluffy cranberry muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh cranberries, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack. The recipe is easy, quick, and uses simple ingredients to deliver a light, airy texture with juicy pockets of cranberry.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 150g) fresh cranberries, rinsed and dried
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one orange (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients: buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest if using. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fold in fresh cranberries carefully using a silicone spatula to avoid crushing them.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and airy. Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification. Fold cranberries gently to avoid crushing. Toss cranberries in flour if they tend to sink. Grease muffin pans well or use liners. Let muffins cool slightly before eating. Fresh cranberries are preferred over frozen for best texture and color.

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