How to Make Blueberry Muffins
Probably one of the most famous flavors of muffins is blueberry. With the right moisture and sweetness, they are really a healthy option for snacks. Here is a simple blueberry muffin recipe.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 Tbsp unsalted butter (1 1/4 stick), softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries
- 1 Tbsp flour (if using defrosted frozen berries)
Instructions:
- Put the oven rack at the mid-lower part of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together the first four ingredients and set aside.
- Beat the creamed butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture after each is added. Add in the grated lemon peel and continue beating.
- Beat in half of the dry ingredients just until mixed up, being careful not to overdo it.
- Add 1/3 of the yogurt and beat. Add the remaining dry ingredients while continue beating. Beat the 2nd third of the yogurt. Beat the mixture some more and then add the remaining yogurt, still being careful not to overbeat.
- Fold in the berries. If frozen berries are used, defrost them first, drain well, then coat with a dusting of flour before folding them into the mixture.
- Coat 12 standard sized muffin cans with olive oil. Pour the muffin mixture equally among the cups.
- Bake until muffins turn golden brown, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
- Use a toothpick to test if the center of the muffins is done.
- Put the baked muffins on a wire rack for five minutes to cool. Remove from the muffin tins and serve while hot.