Gordon Ramsay’s blueberry muffins are soft and tender muffins made with buttermilk (or milk), fresh or frozen blueberries, and a hint of vanilla. They are baked to a perfect rise with a domed top and slightly crisp edge. His recipe emphasizes balance—lightly sweet, never overly rich, and full of fresh berry flavor.
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk or whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups (200g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon flour (for tossing with blueberries)
Optional: coarse sugar for topping
Preheat the oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
Toss blueberries in flour: In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour. This helps prevent sinking during baking.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add oil (or melted butter), buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in blueberries: Gently fold in the floured blueberries to distribute evenly.
Fill the muffin cups: Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake the muffins: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.