Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins are a classic, nostalgic treat bursting with juicy blueberries and a perfect balance of sweetness. These muffins offer a tender crumb, slightly crisp tops, and a hint of vanilla and buttery richness, making them ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be made gluten-free with substitution
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredient
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Prepare Your Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to ensure easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the melted butter with the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth and creamy.
- Gently Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
- Add Blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries to distribute them evenly without crushing, preserving those juicy bursts in every bite.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm straight away.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw frozen to prevent color bleeding).
- Don’t overmix the batter to ensure a tender, fluffy texture.
- Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- Coat blueberries lightly in flour before adding to prevent them from sinking.
- Watch baking time to avoid overbaking and dryness; check around 18 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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