Ultimate Moist & Flavorful Blueberry Muffins - Savvy Bites (2024)

This easy blueberry muffin recipe is the perfect home-baked treat. These muffins, are a delectable blend of sweet and tart, and are a breeze to prepare. With a preparation time of just under 45 minutes, these homemade muffins stand out with their buttery softness and burst of fresh blueberries in every bite.

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🧾 Ingredients for moist blueberry muffins

• Plain/All-purpose flour: Creates a perfect tender crumb for the muffins.
• Baking powder: A necessary leavening agent that helps the muffins rise.
• Salt: Enhances the flavours of the other ingredients.
• Butter: Provides a rich, buttery taste to the muffins.
• Vegetable oil: Creates a very soft and tender crumb and keeps the muffins moist.
• Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness and helps in browning.
• Eggs: Acts as a binding agent and adds moisture.
• Vanilla and almond extracts: Infuse the muffins with warm, sweet flavours.
• Milk: Contributes to the moist, soft texture of the muffins.
• Fresh blueberries: Gives a burst of tangy sweetness in every bite.

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👩🏻‍🍳 Making blueberry muffins in 4 simple steps

• Prepare your oven and muffin tin: Preheat the oven to a high temperature and line a muffin tin with paper liners. A high initial temperature helps to create a well-risen muffin top.
• Mix dry ingredients: Combine plain/ all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
• Prepare the butter-sugar base: Whisk the melted butter, neutral oil and granulated sugar together until creamy.
• Incorporate eggs and extracts: Add in the eggs, one at a time, along with vanilla and almond extracts.

• Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
• Add blueberries and milk: Fold in the blueberries and add milk, taking care to not overmix.
• Fill the muffin tin: Evenly distribute the muffin batter into the tin. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top for that extra crunch.
• Bake: Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Hint: Be sure not to overmix your batter, as this can lead to tough muffins.

🔪 Equipment

Good quality baking equipment can make a huge difference in your baking experience and the final product. These are our favourite pieces.

1. Muffin Tin: This is specifically designed for baking muffins or cupcakes and is essential for giving them their distinctive shape.
2. Paper Liners: These are used to line the muffin tin, making it easier to remove the muffins after baking and reducing clean-up time. If you don't have these, you can also lightly grease the muffin tin.
3. Mixing Bowls: You will need at least two bowls, one for mixing the dry ingredients and one for the wet ingredients.
4. Measuring Cups and Spoons or kitchen scale: These are used to accurately measure your ingredients. Baking is a precise science, so it's important to measure carefully.
5. Whisk or Electric Mixer: These are used to thoroughly combine your ingredients. A whisk is perfectly fine, but an electric mixer can make it easier to cream together the butter and sugar.
6. Spatula: This is used to scrape down the sides of the bowl and to fold in the blueberries gently to the batter.
7. Cookie Scoop: This helps to evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin. You can also use a regular spoon.
8. Wire Cooling Rack: After baking, it's important to let your muffins cool slightly in the tin, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from getting soggy.

🍯 Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: After the muffins have cooled completely, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: If frozen, thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.

❓FAQ

This easy blueberry muffin recipe is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Don't hesitate to make this recipe your own by adding your favourite ingredients or adjusting flavours to your liking. Happy baking!

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