Description
Delicious, fluffy blueberry muffins with perfectly distributed berries and a optional crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- All-purpose flour (amount needed)
- Fresh or frozen blueberries
- Other basic muffin ingredients
- Optional: Turbinado sugar for topping
- For streusel topping (optional):
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Bring all refrigerated ingredients to room temperature
- Coat blueberries in flour before adding to batter
- Mix batter until just combined to ensure fluffy texture
- Optional: Add streusel topping or sprinkle with turbinado sugar
- Bake until done
Notes
- Using Frozen Berries: You can use frozen blueberries directly from freezer without thawing. Coat them in flour and expect 2-3 minutes extra baking time.
- Preventing Sinking Berries: Always coat blueberries in flour and ensure batter is properly thick (scoopable, not pourable).
- Crunchy Topping Options: Either use turbinado sugar or make a streusel with melted butter, flour, and brown sugar.
- Gluten-Free Version: Use 1:1 gluten-free baking blend plus 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum if not included in the blend.
- Texture Tips: Don’t overmix batter and use room temperature ingredients for fluffy muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
Keywords: blueberry muffins, homemade muffins, breakfast pastry, fluffy muffins, berry muffins
