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The Ultimate Blueberry Muffin

A delicious The Ultimate Blueberry Muffin recipe that will impress your family and friends
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
Streusel Topping (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter cubed
Lemon Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
  3. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture to prevent sinking
Make Batter
  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes)
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla
  3. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour, mixing until just combined
  4. Gently fold in blueberries, being careful not to overmix
Add Topping and Bake
  1. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full
  2. If using streusel topping, combine ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over batter
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean
  4. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely
Glaze (Optional)
  1. If using glaze, whisk together ingredients until smooth
  2. Drizzle over cooled muffins

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!