Ultimate Moist & Flavourful Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Discover the ultimate recipe for moist and flavourful blueberry muffins that boast a perfect balance of sweetness and zesty lemon aroma. These muffins combine fresh or frozen blueberries with a tender crumb, making them ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Wet Ingredients
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
- 60 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Others
- 250 g (1 1/2 cups) fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing each cup with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until fully combined and evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the vegetable oil, melted unsalted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl containing dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins tender and moist.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute them without breaking the berries.
- Fill Muffin Tin and Bake: Using a spoon or scoop, fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving, ensuring the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent the batter from turning purple.
- Room temperature eggs and milk help the ingredients combine more smoothly and improve texture.
- Do not overmix batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Lemon zest adds a subtle refreshing flavor complementing the blueberries.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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