Classic Blueberry Muffins

Name: Classic Blueberry Muffins
Cook time: PT0D0H30M
Total time: PT0D0H30M
Yield: makes 12 muffins
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 3⁄4 cups whole milk; 12 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 3 large eggs; 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest

Fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and plenty of butter are the key to these easy, better-than-store-bought muffins.

Serves
makes 12 muffins
Time
30 minutes

KELLY CAMPBELL

By SAVEUR Editors

Published on November 12, 2020

Sweet, fresh blueberries are complemented by a generous hit of fresh lemon zest in this quintessential muffin recipe. Overmixing the batter will result in a tough muffin, so stir only until most of the flour is moistened.

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided
3⁄4 cups whole milk
12 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently toss in the blueberries. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, the milk, butter, eggs, and lemon zest to combine, then pour the liquids into the flour mixture, and stir until just combined.