Description
These Lemon Blueberry Muffins are a delightful combination of tangy lemon zest and sweet fresh blueberries baked into moist, fluffy muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they feature a tender crumb with a bright citrus flavor and a burst of juicy blueberries in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
Fruit
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your muffin tin by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with paper or tin foil liners, or reusable silicone baking cups.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the vegetable oil, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, whole milk, eggs, and lemon zest on low speed until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter with a flexible spatula, taking care not to crush them so they remain whole and juicy in the muffins.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. This amount should yield about 20 muffins depending on the size of your tins.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffin tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool completely in the tin before removing them. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries to avoid excess moisture that frozen berries might add to the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined to prevent tough muffins.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking and perfect rise.
- To keep blueberries from sinking, you can toss them in a little flour before folding into the batter.
- The lemon extract enhances the citrus flavor, but fresh lemon juice can be substituted if desired.
