Description
Scrumptious lemon and blueberry muffins bring sunshine to your breakfast table with their perfect balance of tangy citrus and sweet berries. Fresh ingredients and simple steps guarantee a delightful morning treat that will brighten your day and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups plain or cake flour
- 1 egg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- Zest of 1 lemon
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 375F (190C) and arrange paper liners in muffin tray.
- Whip softened butter with fragrant lemon zest and sugar until light and airy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- In a separate container, sift together flour, leavening agent, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients into wet mixture, gently alternating with milk to maintain delicate texture.
- Carefully fold fresh blueberries into batter, distributing evenly without crushing fruit.
- Portion batter into prepared muffin cups, ensuring consistent volume for uniform baking.
- Sprinkle additional sugar across muffin tops for delightful caramelized crunch.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for golden edges and checking with toothpick for complete doneness.
- Allow muffins to rest in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Swap butter for coconut oil to create a dairy-free version that’s just as moist and delicious.
- Dust blueberries lightly with flour before folding into batter to prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, but if using frozen, do not thaw to maintain their shape and prevent color bleeding into the batter.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20-25 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg