Blueberry Muffin Recipe (The Best)
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
18 muffins
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Blueberry Muffin Recipe (The Best)
Description
The Blueberry Muffin Recipe (The Best) combines common baking ingredients like flour, baking powder, and sugar with fresh blueberries and sour cream to create a soft, moist muffin with a light crumb. The inclusion of both butter and oil adds moisture and richness without heaviness. The topping made from flour, sugar, and butter bakes to a crunchy crumb that contrasts nicely with the soft muffin beneath.
The method involves carefully folding blueberries into the batter to avoid breaking them up, preserving their shape and juiciness. Baking at a relatively high temperature of 400°F promotes good rise and golden tops. Cooling in the pan for a brief period before transferring prevents breakage.
This muffin pairs well with tea or coffee and can be served as a breakfast item or handheld snack. The crumb topping adds a hint of sweetness and a pleasing crunch that complements the tender muffin.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted, slightly cooled, unsalted
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil extra light olive or avocado, generic cooking oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries fresh
Crumb Toppings
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp butter room temperature, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a muffin pan with 12 paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, sugar, milk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the blueberries. Fill the muffin liners 3/4 of the way full. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the crumb topping with a fork until combined.
- Sprinkle about one tablespoon of the crumb topping over each muffin.
- Bake the muffins for about 20 minutes, or until they are baked through. Allow the muffins to cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 207IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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