Delicious Blueberry Muffins: A Simple Delight
Whip up a batch of these delicious blueberry muffins with a simple recipe that yields fluffy, moist results, topped with a sweet crumb. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- oven
- muffin pan
- paper liners
- large bowl
- medium bowl
- whisk
- fork
- wire rack
Ingredients
Batter
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted, slightly cooled
- ¼ cup oil extra light olive or avocado
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
Crumb Topping
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- fork for mixing crumb topping
- bowl for mixing crumb topping
- bowl for wet ingredients
- bowl for dry ingredients
- muffin pan with 12 paper liners
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a muffin pan with 12 paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the dry ingredients.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, sugar, milk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla for the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Fill each muffin liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- In a small bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients (flour, sugar, butter) and mix with a fork until crumbly.
- Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the crumb topping over the batter in each muffin liner.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling off. If using frozen blueberries, fold them in while frozen to prevent color bleeding.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a fluffy texture. Sour cream contributes to the moisture and richness of the muffins.
Notes
Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to prevent dryness. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent gluten formation and dense texture. Sour cream is essential for moisture and richness. Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing; fold them into the batter while frozen to avoid purple streaks.