Perfect Blueberry Muffins: Moist, Tasty, and Irresistible

Blueberry Muffins

This article was written with the assistance of AI.

Blueberry muffinsPhoto byJustina Price

For many, the aroma of fresh blueberry muffins spreading through the kitchen signifies a perfect lazy morning. This recipe is for both beginner bakers and experts to consistently create perfect blueberry muffins.

From selecting the juiciest blueberries to perfecting the crumb topping, this recipe covers everything for muffins that are moist, tasty, and irresistible. So, gather your ingredients, warm up the oven, and prepare to impress your loved ones with your baking prowess.

Ingredients:

· 1/2 cup (1 stick of butter), at room temperature.

· 1 cup granulated sugar

· 2 large eggs

· 1 teaspoon vanilla

· 2 teaspoons baking powder

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· 2 1/2 cup blueberries (1/2 cup mashed)

· 2 cups of flour

· 1/2 cup milk

· 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375*.

2. Grease 12 cup regular muffin pan, including the area between each cup. Or use foil baking cups.

3. In a medium-size bowl, beat butter until creamy.

4. Beat in the sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.

5. Beat in baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix mashed blueberries into batter.

6. Fold in half the flour with spatula, then half the milk.

7. The blueberries and flour ending with the milk.

8. Scoop batter into muffin cups.

9. Sprinkle with nutmeg and sugar mixture.

10. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

11. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 30 minutes before removing.

"Muffins, sixty sweet and savory recipes...from old favorites to new" Elisabeth Alston, copyright 1985