blueberry muffins

How to Make Blueberry Muffins: A Complete Guide

Blueberry muffins are a beloved treat, perfect for breakfast or snacks. Here’s a simple, foolproof recipe to yield tender, juicy muffins bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ¾ cup granulated sugar

- 2 tsp baking powder

- ½ tsp salt

- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)

- 1 large egg

- ⅓ cup melted butter (cooled)

- 1 tsp vanilla extract

- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Ensure no lumps remain.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Blend Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir *just until combined*—overmixing leads to tough muffins. A few lumps are okay!

5. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries with a spatula to avoid crushing them.

6. Bake: Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips: For extra flavor, add 1 tsp lemon zest to the batter or sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking. Enjoy these warm with a pat of butter!