Classic Blueberry Muffins (Printable version)

Tender muffins bursting with fresh blueberries, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)

→ Topping

13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, vegetable oil, yogurt or sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then fold carefully into the batter.
06 - Distribute batter evenly among muffin cups. Optionally sprinkle tops with coarse sugar for a crunchy finish.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They come out perfectly moist and tender every time, like they were made just for you.
  • The juicy bursts of blueberry make each bite feel like a small celebration.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter or the muffins will turn dense instead of fluffy—you want to see some lumps.
  • Tossing blueberries in flour dramatically reduces them sinking to the bottom, keeping every bite berry-packed.
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for a batter that mixes more evenly and yields fluffier muffins.
  • The secret to perfect texture is gentle folding combined with fresh rather than thawed blueberries when possible.

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