Tender Vanilla Kefir Muffins with Oil
Kefir gives these small cakes a light tang and a soft crumb.
Kefir gives these small cakes a light tang and a soft crumb. Use oil for a consistent batter, whisk the wet ingredients together and fold in the flour without overmixing. Divide the mixture among twelve muffin cups, leaving space for the tops to rise. They are ready when a skewer in the middle comes out clean and the tops spring back. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F); line a twelve-hole muffin pan. Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, then whisk in kefir, oil and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; fold into wet mixture just until combined. Divide into twelve cups about two-thirds full and bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Recipe card
Tender Vanilla Kefir Muffins with Oil
Equipment: Mixing bowls, scale, measuring tools and suitable baking pan or skillet
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F); line a twelve-hole muffin pan.
Wet
Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, then whisk in kefir, oil and vanilla.
Dry
Mix flour, baking powder and salt; fold into wet mixture just until combined.
Bake
Divide into twelve cups about two-thirds full and bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Cool
Let muffins rest in pan 5 minutes, then cool on a rack.
How to tell when it is ready
Let muffins rest in pan 5 minutes, then cool on a rack.
Tips
- Heat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, then whisk in kefir, oil and vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
- Divide into twelve cups about two-thirds full and bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Troubleshooting
- If centers sink, bake until skewer comes out clean.
- If tops spill, fill liners less full.
Substitutions
- Use a plain unsweetened cultured milk with similar thickness.
- Use neutral sunflower oil for vegetable oil.
Variations
- Add chopped walnuts to the batter.
- Fold in a few chocolate chips.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with tea.
- Top with fresh berries.
- Split and spread with jam.
- Pack for a simple snack.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Keep airtight at room temperature 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
Storage
Keep airtight at room temperature 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
Food safety
Use fresh refrigerated kefir and cook egg batter fully through.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know tender vanilla kefir muffins is ready?
Let muffins rest in pan 5 minutes, then cool on a rack.
How should I store tender vanilla kefir muffins?
Keep airtight at room temperature 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
Serve with tea. Keep airtight at room temperature 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
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