Blueberry muffins on a wooden tabletop next to a small bowl of blueberries

Blueberry Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or just grease the tin directly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes.
  • Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy your homemade blueberry muffins!

Notes

Contributor(s)
Marcus Howser
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