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Best Blueberry Muffins

Name: Best Blueberry Muffins
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp baking powder; ½ cup unsalted butter; ¾ cups granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 lemon zest (optional); 2 tsp vanilla extract; ¾ cups milk; 8 oz fresh blueberries; ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel topping); ½ cup granulated sugar (for streusel topping); ¼ cups unsalted butter (for streusel topping); a pinch salt (for streusel topping); ~1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping, optional)

⏱ 50 min🍽 Serves 12

Tender and fluffy blueberry muffins bursting with juicy berries and optional lemon zest. Top with sugar or a simple streusel topping for an easy, irresistible homemade treat.

Adapted from a video by Preppy Kitchen

BEST Blueberry Muffins Recipe

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Ingredients

all-purpose flour2 cups
salt1 tsp
baking powder2 tsp
unsalted butter½ cup
granulated sugar¾ cups
egg1
lemon zest (optional)from one whole lemon1
vanilla extract2 tsp
milk¾ cups
fresh blueberries8 oz
all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)

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1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: add all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk together thoroughly until well combined.
3
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter on low speed for about a minute until light.
4
Add granulated sugar and mix on medium speed for several seconds until combined.
5
Add the egg and mix until incorporated.
6
If desired, zest one lemon and add the zest to the mixture for additional flavor.
7
Mix the butter, sugar, and egg mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy with a pale yellow color.
8
Toss the blueberries with a tablespoon of the dry mixture to help them stay suspended throughout the batter during baking.
9
Add vanilla extract and mix well.
10
Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk in three additions, mixing on low speed between each addition. Do not overmix the batter.
11
Gently fold the prepared blueberries into the batter, ensuring an even distribution throughout.
12
Line a muffin tin with paper cups and divide the batter evenly among the wells, filling them generously.
13
Optional: Top some muffins with coarse sugar. For a streusel topping, mix together flour, sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt, then sprinkle over the remaining muffins. You can also add a couple of blueberries on top.
14
Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes until puffed and golden. Place a ramekin filled with water on the oven rack to create steam and prevent the muffins from drying out at this high temperature.
15
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. The outside should be crispy while the inside remains soft and fluffy, filled with juicy blueberries and bright lemon flavor.

Best Blueberry Muffins

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