Easy vs Expert vs Insane Blueberry Muffins | How To Cook That Ann Reardon
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- Easy v Expert v Insane Blueberry Muffins how to bake & which one tastes the best?
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Hi I am Ann Reardon, How to Cook That is my youtube channel it is filled with crazy sweet creations made just for you. This week we are comparing store bought blueberry muffins to homemade blueberry muffins to a creative blueberry muffin by a professional pastry chef. Which one tastes better? What is the best recipe for blueberry muffins? Join me for creative cakes, chocolate & desserts, new video every Friday.
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Hey Anne! I love your channel so much! I’d really like to try those homemade blueberry muffins! Where could i find the recipe or could you tell me how to make it? Thanks so much💖
hi here's the link to the recipe.. www.howtocookthat.net/public_html/ultimate-blueberry-muffins/
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Was just about to search on your website and here you generously put the link.
Thanks!
She's the greatest, isn't she?
@@wllm4785 yep
Indicators light up to denote changes, they don't go out as shown in your preview picture for this video. Its this way because that would be a waste of electricity. If you're going to do videos about how people do things the wrong way, put a little effort into your own content too hmm?
Everyone loves when Ann dismantles a content farm, but a fun recipe every now and then is always a special treat 🥰
thanks Stevie :D
I love all of her content.
her cookbook is soooo goooooood
I prefer the recipes but I find the debunking videos very interesting too 🤔
@@anitraduke2265 Me too!
"It looks beautiful, and that's about 75% of a restaurant quality dessert" and "I would pay the most for the last one because it looked the nicest." Ann, your kids have the restaurant industry figured out 🤣
you definitely pay for plating skills haha
I love that it's just Ann's voice and no music behind the instructions this time, so soothing and calming
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@@HowToCookThat Sincerely, your voice feels like a hug.
@@audreymcdaniel3712 100% 👍🏻 agreed! ❤️
@@HowToCookThat indeed. I have horrible trouble with music overlaid on speech, my brain has trouble filtering out the background noise and the speech disappears.
@@HowToCookThat Yes! Thank you soooo much for this! I can't stand it when RUclipsrs add background music - makes it so hard to hear and concentrate on what they are saying. And you have the nicest voice!
I absolutely love the butter sugar crunch mixture on top of the homemade muffins! I’ll be using that. I bet it’d also be really nice on banana bread!
Could the butter sugar crunch be used for apple pie?🤔
I make coffee cake muffins with the same mixture on top, they're delish!
Ahhhh thank you for that idea of banana bread
Ohh good idea!
I do an ultra lazy variant for my banana bread: I sprinkle some cinnamon and brown sugar on top before I bake it. No mixing, no butter. The result is is about halfway between a streusel topping and the crunchy topping Ann's showing here. Quick bread batter is so much wetter than muffin batter, I'd be hesitant to throw more moisture (butter) into the equation.
The third one looks more like an art than anything else. The first one looks better on the shelves I think more people would choose that one just because of the looks. But I'm pretty sure that the second one tastes the best.
came here to say that, lol
i was gonna say the order of the pictures looks reversed 😂 like that drop of dough is expert?!
Your younger son is such an excellent food critique. Love your family!
@2:59 that crispy topping is genius, Ann. I have to try that this weekend
yes it's delicious :)
Yes very smart, I always wondered how bakers get crispy muffin tops
@@HowToCookThat thanks for sharing another fabulous secret!
I'm thinking that would be delicious on my banana bread as well 😋
"Easy vs Expert vs Insane" is a fantastic idea for a new series, Ann! And - no lie - the homemade definitely looked like the best tasting muffin of the three (and the one I'd be most likely to try myself). Store-bought always have that sickly-sweet, generic flavor to them and the glitter, edible or not, on the Insane version just seems... insane. Also, it's always more fun when the family's involved! Thanks for another awesome video, Ann!
All I can ever taste in the store-bought ones are the chemicals. I don't get why people find them enjoyable.
I love your youngest's reaction and how refined your oldest/middle child (possibly?) is with his opinions, really shows their backgrounds with their mom! :)
I believe he is the oldest. I know Ann has a middle son but he has not appeared in awhile so
@That one Guy The middle son is at University at the moment.
I love how your homemade muffins win. I can't imagine wasting the time on the pastry chef muffin, it's a lot less "muffin" and even less blueberry, but it's way too fussy for me
Eating "too delicately" is a vice.
And it is often hard to understand why people engage in video ces that do not tempt you.
Anne always gives full instructions for her recipes which I love! About the fancy muffin, It’s so annoyinng when people “give”you the recipe but omit some instructions, they just set people up for failure. Like couldn’t that chef just say to mix ingredients over heat to melt.
If Anne can't figure out a recipe, what chance do us mere mortals have??
There's some chance that the isomalt didn't come solid where they made the recipe- where I am we have to adjust so many things because we can't get gelatin sheets, only gelatin powder.
@@laurelwillow I mean sure, even humidity can change the ammount of flour needed for something. But it was still a cold mixture of different consistencies, I would think it needs a bit of heat to dissolve faster. I still like when people are precise
Also, it seemed like only about 20% of the fancy muffin was actually muffin. It didn't look very filling compared to the other 2
@@peglakanta Fair enough
I love blueberry muffins and I usually put a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon on before baking, definitely will be baking yours to try. Didn't think much of the deconstructed one though lollll
Good work guys on the reviews
Sounds so delicious!
One of my very favorite things about HTCT videos is the way Ann narrates recipe instructions like a grand magistra guiding a hero to the next leg of his quest as she hands him a magical sword.
Yesss Ann Reardon back with another video! Appreciate SO much how Ann breaks down stuff that people might not actually see everyday and provides the insider insight
I love that your family was appalled by the store bought muffin. Clearly a family that is very fortunate to have a lovely mom that makes homemade goodies. That is, when she isn't making them try gross stuff of course 😜
Always love a good recipe from you! (Side note: as an American, I'm always really glad when the worst thing on the news about a school is that there were some moldy muffins.)
As a fan of blueberry muffins I’m so happy to see this
I am BLOWN AWAY by how much Ann puts into her videos! I can imagine how much footage of all those failed laces she had. There's just so much in each vid, and I look forward to every Friday.
Love, love, love your taste-testing team. Their well-considered and articulately rendered opinions are professional standard. The sincerity with which the assessments are pronounced is very persuasive. Very fair minded. And now I'm craving a blueberry muffin (homemade.)
They're just her family.
Though she trained them well (she won't stop feeding them baked goods i'm sure)
In Germany, we call the crunch on top "Streusel" - it's the best. I've actually baked it separately and used it to decorate a layer cake 😅
I love this format, please try more things! Maybe chocolate cake or brownies or chocolate chip cookies? Love your work Anne ❤️
Definitely had a laugh at the comment about 75% 😂 as a former pastry cook in a fancy hotel I would agree! Working in little cafes is so much nicer for what I like to do, which is make things that look great AND taste great.
I rewound the video because I'm loving the way you said "BLOO-Bury MUFfins" in the beginning. 🥰 It truly fills me with joy.
As a fan of blueberries
I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF 'EM!
Your guys absolutely know which side their muffin is battered on (pardon the wordplay) !
The middle recipe looked definitely the yummiest and least fussy. Full marks to the tasting team for both culinary and aesthetic appreciation 🙂
Ann's videos always calm me down somehow. It's been pretty stressful days for me and this is the first break time that actually feels relaxing. Plus, I'm learning something new everytime! Thank you so much Ann!
One thing I appreciate so much in your video is that you don't just say "oh look at all these preservatives. if you can't pronounce it, it is inherently bad.". instead,explaining what they are and their function, like the example why having a mold-preventative is so important for the store bought muffins!
I didn’t know that’s how you get the top of a muffin crunchy-by putting brown sugar on top. I will definitely be trying that!
That blueberry lace bit was a great example of how different types of chef have different techniques, skills, and knowledge bases that can make things harder (or simpler).
Holy moly that last one was crazy! Love your blueberry muffin recipe, might have to try that one out! Back when I worked in a supermarket bakery, we used to use frozen blueberries too but mixed with the standard plain vanilla muffin mix that we used for all muffins (yes even chocolate! it just had chocolate sauce and choc chips added to it).
When you made that homemade receipe, it was so beautifull and relaxing I nearly wanted to cry. I could watch you bake with your calming voice all day long.
I really enjoyed seeing the comparison between these 3 versions of a blueberry muffin. Even without tasting them, I was sure that the homemade one would win! And I especially want to thank your amazing family for their selfless sacrifices to taste the products!
Your kids are a joy to watch! Such intelligent and kind little gentlemen. Your youngest is so adorable too!
Eyyyy here as soon as the notification went up my phone 🧁
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One of the reasons I appreciate your channel so much and is you don't leave us to mystery like that you say this is how I did it and how I got my results. I love that and I am so thankful for it
Frozen blueberries! Why didn’t I think of that? Thank you for the tip, Ann!
Love that the isomalt was muffin shaped. Would love to know if Ann made that specifically for the video. So cool!
I would love this idea - how to make something three different ways - expanded on with other baked goods. Something like a beginner level recipe, a "complicated"/dietary restricted version recipe, and an over the top pastry chef version. The channel Sorted (and I believe epicurious) used to do this and it was one of my favorite things they did.
I actually laughed that the "easy" one was store-bought, I mean, it doesn't get easier than that! But I was actually shocked at how easy/simple the homemade recipe is... 'course, I've never liked berries or cooked fruit type deserts and I'm allergic to almost everything now anyways, so I suppose I've just never been exposed to a proper blueberry muffin recipe.
0:53 I'm glad she highlighted that for me, I was having trouble seeing this supposed mold.
Your vids always inspire me to cook! This video is so interesting, Love your content ❤️
My daughter was 1.5 when lockdown started and we made a lot of muffins together. She loves to help cook and bake!
I always love the crunchy top of a muffin. Please make more of this, I love watching the reactions from your family.
I love that your family ha a high standard for baked goods. They know the store bought ones right away
Another great video as always Ann. Have you ever considered a video on food substitutions for those of us with food allergies? I’d love to find a great eggless muffin recipe. Thanks!
Hear, hear! As a diabetic with a sweet tooth I need recipes with wholemeal flour and sugar substitutes.
I don't bake very often, but I tried your lemon slice and it was incredible, so I'll definitely try making these muffins! Thanks for the video.
Ann always kick-starting my day wonderfully 💜
Loved that they all thought the homemade one was the best of all three! Blueberries ain't common in my country, so I only see the store bought ones here, which don't taste like fruit at all, just vanilla cake.
The last one looks quite amazing, i'd love to try it
Thanks buddies, yes it was tricky but very imaginative!
this is amazing! i want this a series!!
edit: i also brought ur cookbook! i loved it
thanks so much for the support Hypercane, that's lovely :)
I love homemade blueberry muffins, and I'm definitely trying Ann's recipe. That insane blueberry muffin is creative, and over the top.
Semi-thawed blueberries are my favorite "candy." I pop a plate of frozen blueberries into the microwave for 45 seconds, and then pop them one or two at a time into my mouth. YUM!!!
Ooh I m so excited. Do more of this series Ann love it.🥰😊
Oh that's how you get the crunchy top! I've just been sprinkling sugar on top, but the way shown in the video looks much better. Can't wait to try!
I have a Teeny-Weeny challenge for you! In the US version of The Office, Kevin Malone complains about mini cupcakes, saying that cupcakes are already a mini version of cake and asking where it ends…well I think it ends with you baking teeny-weeny cupcakes or maybe even teeny-weeny MINI cupcakes! 😂
They have mini muffins. Why not mini cupcakes, too?
Was staring at the notification bar for updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for creating great content for all to enjoy.
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So glad to see you back, Ann! I hope you and your family have been well. This is a great new concept for your channel. Well done! I, myself, felt sort of common, since I think I'd like the home made blueberry muffin-- until I saw the teams' reaction. LOL! The third was not a blueberry muffin so, posh as it was, it didn't fulfill the brief. And all that trouble! No offense to the chef, but some people just love to make work for themselves... but tend to forget that pleasing the consumer is important, too. Style over substance. Tsk, tsk. Ah, well. Since I live in the "Blueberry Capitol of the World" (NJ, USA-- not sure the title is valid, though some say it is), I do love blueberry muffins. And they're so easy to make. I used to make a batch on a regular basis, just as part of breakfast. They never have a chance to get moldy around here.😉
Hello Anne and Family. Your video came on one of those days where you just need a good wholesome video from a good wholesome creator and here you are.
A new vid from Ann always makes my day! Muffins and a new recipe to try! What a treat! 😍You and your family are just the best 😍
And of course - muuuch love from *Poland* ❤
Ann, your videos are usually so welcoming and so much fun. Would you please consider avoiding ableist terms like “insane” in future? You’re usually so thoughtful and considerate so I hope you’ll understand the harm that can be perpetuated through their use. Thanks 🙂
You're a genius Ann! Can't wait to watch this one! 😍 Food science at its finest 👌💖
I can't tell you how grateful I am that you add grams, ounces and cups to your recipes. It looks so nice and inviting and simple to read when I look.
I just sat down with a cup of iced coffee and a blueberry muffin to watch this video. Lol. Thank you Ann and family!
perfect
That menacing munching of the flower at the end was my favourite part. 10/10
It's a good day when Ann uploads❤️😊
Your sons are so fab, Ann. I love how descriptive they both are, and always seem very mindful of how they give critiques. Really awesome to see thoughtful young people who are willing to give your tests a go. Their contribution to your videos is always fun
Your videos saved my life. Thank you, Ann ❤️
I'm here to support her through the algorithm! You go girl! I love your channel and I love your recipes and I love your skills and energy. I hope you keep making plenty of money and plenty of videos
Yay! Another how to cook that video to watch!
Hiiii! Ann I am Elle me and my mom watch your videos every night! I love them so much! I can’t wait to try this
Thank you for all your effort and the high quality of your videos! ♥️♥️♥️
I would have loved a fourth muffin here, i.e. a high class commercial, famous bakery or hotel recipe (e.g. the Ritz-Carlton muffins, NYT Cooking published the recipe), maybe with various layers of blueberry like fresh/preserve/powdered. The last one was a little out of the competition as it was a deconstructed dessert.
I am always so so happy when Dave gets to try something nice. 🥰😄
We used to buy the most delicious blueberry muffins. They had pear juice in them and it made them so moist, but not in the sticky way you mentioned. Can't get them anymore and I haven't had any other blueberry muffin that I've liked, so I'll deffo be giving your recipe a try. The frozen blueberries is such a smart idea too.
that sounds lovely
I love muffins a lot, Ann. Take care of yourself, my friend.
thanks Byron :)
I can't believe I missed this video! But I love the concept, mainly because I think you could do loads of variations with what's first/second/third. The 'expert' one was great for referencing a specific person's recipe, plus with all the advanced technique involved
For homemade muffins I like replacing the oil with melted butter
It was so interesting watching your travails with the lace. I love watching recipes being worked through! Thanks!
Love your videos. Thanks for brightening my day
Thanks Dwight 😉
I have an idea for a video, which I'd love to see! Maybe you can post another video regarding garnishing, and maybe show your own style of garnishing a normal dish. I really loved the cheesecake one that you did before.
Or maybe, a family competition between all the Reardons? That would be so fun. 💕💕💕
Definitely needed this, my son loves muffins, i don't like to buy from the store becase of the preservatives etc.
Thank you 😊
I don't know if the preseevatives do anything to the body (in the quantity they use anyway, some regulations limit the use of additives to amounts that would only have side effects if you ate 100 muffins back-to-back).
But it definitely allows people to be lazy. The muffins don't have to be eaten immediately and obviously they won't keep fresh no matter what you add.
I would be more worried about the sugar. Maybe they abuse it because it's cheap but it's definitely the sure most unhealthy part of the muffin.
Love the honesty of your youngest. "I would definitely pay the most for the third one." Kid knows what's up.
Anne back at it again with the chill videos I need on a Friday
Love the crispy top idea!
I'm gonna actually make my own blueberry muffins now! Thank you Ann! Kisses from Greece 🇬🇷
Have fun!
Ann's baking videos feel like a warm hug. Lovely!
It looks beautiful and that’s about 75% of making a restaurant quality dessert. Lol yes
I love your sons and husband's opinions!!!! love y'all :)
aww 🥰🥰, sadly there aren't any blueberries here in the Philippines, but I'd love to try them one day if I get a hold of them,
could I request? for tropical fruits dessert recipes like mangoes, jackfruit, rambutans, melons, and even durian 🤩 and coconut desserts and pastries,
They all sound fabulous - and are fruits available in Aussie too, so would be ideal to see vids on!
I second the mango recipe request!
Though this muffin recipe would work with firm chunks of mango instead of blueberries. I've made pineapple muffins and bread, and any firm fruit coated in flour probably works.
I used to love the woolworths blueberry muffins when i lived in australia alone as thats like to only affordable sweet treat for me after a long day. To be honest they werent that bad but your family must be so lucky to taste your baking that their face tells it after just taking a small bite. So happy for your happy family ❤
Thanks you yours look so good 😋think I know what I will eat next week have a nice day 🥰
haha, enjoy :)
I don't think I've ever been this early to one of your videos Anne, I loved it keep up the amazing work I can't wait to see more 😁💜
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Awesome I love this new video. You should do pizza too!
The glimpse into the techniques of a professional pasty chef was fascinating!
Honestly I love the store bought blueberry muffins😂like not because of the taste or anything but I have so many memories with blueberry muffins in high school. They have boxes of mini ones at coles and my friend would always bring them to school or have it when we hangout. And also our canteen sold blueberry muffins and I have so many memories sharing food with my friends.
Omg this reminded me that I used to love the boxed blueberry ones where the "blueberries" were like in little cubes and were not even real fruit. I think it was like Greens, and when my mum tried to make real ones I was like nah mate, I'm not into that 😂
strategic freezing is the sleeper star of this one! love to learn new things every i watch these vids :)
Interesting to see how the packaging on the muffin is done differently to where I'm from. Here we also have it listed as "natural flavors" but we don't have anything listed as "thickeners" or "raising agents". It would usually just say what it is, even if you have no clue what it's actual function is.
I have a weak spot for a terrible store bought, processed blueberry muffin but making them at home is so much better for you!
Same. Except in my case it's triple chocolate muffins
That reminds me of the "experment" my coworkers in the office have to going every months of June: I grew up on a farm where my father has many different cherry trees. As soon we are in the middle of the cherry season I pick up three different cherry types. The big sweet one (one my parents sell as extra class - btw this type has the most sensitive fruits, they are the frist crop to waste when there is too much rain while they are ripe), the small one with the most flavour (the one our whole family uses for jam and other cherry recipes) and one in the middle in every thing (size, sweetness, flavour, ... The type which my parents sell normally in the shop).
The reactions from this cherry tasting are always so interesting. Often the people want only eat the really big beautiful type, but when they try the other types they are often surprised, that they are actually more their taste.
The whole set up the video reminded mebof that. People who know only the supermarket stuff will choose the best looking, but when they can taste they would choose the more tasteful ones.
That’s like blueberries themselves-the big ones look inviting, but the small ones have the most flavor.
Love your video Ann and have a great weekend
thanks Kathleen, you too :)
I love her floaty soft voice when she's explaining the recipe. It feels like she's telling me a secret or a fairy tale
Looks amazing!!
Such a treat to wake up to after a migraine. Impeccable timing, Ann!
"Which do you prefer, a gas station quality muffin, some ridiculous deconstructed piece of cake with edible glitter, or your mom (or wife)'s baking?"
Ann's recipes have never failed me. I baked a lot of her recipes (including the muffins) and all of then turned out AMAZING and delicious!