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THE BEST BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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The problem with most blueberry muffins is there are never enough blueberries. But for the batter to support the weight and moisture of the berries, it needs to have an airier texture than most dump-and-stir muffin recipes. So, we creamed the butter for that extra lift and to prevent the blueberries from making the batter gummy. We also added buttermilk and sour cream for richness and tang and to help tenderize the crumb. Lemon zest adds brightness and sprinkling raw sugar before baking give a nice crunch to the muffin tops.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons raw sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together 2 1/2 cups of the flour and the baking powder in a medium bowl until completely combined. Toss 1 1/2 cups of the blueberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons flour in a medium bowl until completely coated. Whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla and salt in a large measuring cup until smooth.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Spray the top of a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray and line with standard cupcake liners. (It's important to spray the top of the pan because the muffin tops will stick to the pan if you don't.)
  • Beat the butter, granulated sugar and lemon zest with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, occasionally scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and yolks and continue beating until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes.
  • With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the wet ingredients in 2 additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed (be careful not to overmix).
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups with a heaping 1/3 cup per muffin. Top the batter with the remaining 1/2 cup blueberries, gently pressing to adhere (you should have 4 to 5 berries per muffin). Sprinkle with the raw sugar.
  • Bake the muffins, rotating the pan halfway through, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then remove the muffins onto the wire rack to cool completely.

BEST OF THE BEST BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Big Blueberry muffins with a crusty sugar topping. A recipe I got from my Grandma. The blueberries and the sweet batter are fabulous together. Favorites of all who have tried them. Quick and easy, made with few ingredients. Remember to use paper liners!

Provided by AUNTLYNNIE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Blueberry Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup buttermilk
1 pint fresh blueberries - rinsed, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Position rack in the middle of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the top of a muffin pan with non-stick coating, and line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix together 1 3/4 cup of the flour and baking powder. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Crush 1/4 of the blueberries, and stir into the batter. Mix the rest of the whole blueberries with the remaining 1/4 cup of the flour, and fold into the batter. Scoop into muffin cups. Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown, and tops spring back when lightly tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 181 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

BEST-EVER BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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Fresh blueberries are the ingredient that make this muffin so delicious. The recipe is so easy, you will be able to make it even on those busy mornings.-Elaine Clemens, Birch Run, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean, 20-24 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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I got this recipe years ago and make it several times during blueberry season. The flavor is very fresh.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (I use 1/4 tsp)
2 1/2 cups blueberries, mash 1/2 cup with a fork
2 cups flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375º. Grease 12 regular muffin cups, including the area between each cup. I grease my cupcake liners too.
  • In a medium bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix mashed berries into batter.
  • Fold in half the flour with a spatula, then half the milk. Add the remaining flour and milk. Fold in remaining blueberries.
  • Scoop batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let muffins cool at least 30 minutes in the pan before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 180.8, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 20.9, Protein 3.8

BEST BLUEBERRY MUFFINS FROM COOKS ILLUSTRATED RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the Topping-
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest from 1 lemon
For the Muffins-
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 1/8 cups sugar, plus 1 tsp sugar
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. To make the topping, mix together the sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl. Set aside. 2. To make the muffins, preheat the oven to 425F (make sure the oven rack is in the upper-middle position). Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 3. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup blueberries with 1 tsp sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook, mashing berries, until they have popped and the mixture has thickened (approximately 6 minutes). Transfer to a small bowl and cool to room temperature (10-15 minutes). Don't use wood if you care about stains. Honestly, the deep plum was so beautiful, I don't care if this spatula never returns to its original color! 4. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk 1 1/8 cup sugar with the eggs until thick. Slowly whisk in butter and oil until combined. Add buttermilk and vanilla, mixing until combined. 5. Fold egg mixture into dry ingredients along with remaining blueberries. Stir just until moistened (batter will still be lumpy with a few spots of dry flour. Do not overmix). 6. Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups (batter will come to the top of each muffin cup). Spoon 1/2 tsp blueberry mixture into the center of each muffin. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the filling into the batter. Sprinkle lemon sugar evenly over the muffins. 7. Bake for 17-19 minutes, until muffin tops are golden and just firm (Rotate muffin tin from front to back halfway through baking time). Cool muffins in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool for an additional 5 minutes.

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