Description
Zesty lemon blueberry muffins blend tangy citrus with sweet summer berries in a delightful breakfast treat. Moist crumb and bursting flavor make these muffins a perfect morning companion for hungry souls craving a delicious start.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from ½ lemons)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400F (200C) and preparing a muffin tin with protective paper liners or a light grease coating.
- Create a powdery foundation by thoroughly blending flour, leavening agent, and sodium chloride in a medium-sized mixing vessel.
- Generate a fragrant base by massaging granulated sweetener with citrus zest, allowing the aromatic oils to permeate and intensify the mixture.
- Construct a creamy liquid foundation by incorporating protein-rich eggs, tangy dairy, neutral cooking fat, and aromatic essence into the citrus-infused sweetener blend, whisking until achieving a uniform consistency.
- Merge the dry and liquid components with a delicate touch, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully integrate vibrant blueberries into the batter, gently folding to distribute without crushing the delicate fruit. If using frozen berries, introduce them directly from their frozen state to minimize color bleeding.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin compartments, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow appropriate rising during baking.
- Transform the raw mixture into golden delicacies by baking for 18-20 minutes, confirming doneness through a clean-emerging testing implement.
- Allow the freshly baked confections to rest momentarily in their cooking vessel, then transition to a cooling platform to stabilize their structure and prepare for enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent blueberry sinking by tossing berries in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the muffins.
- Maximize lemon flavor by using fresh lemon zest and gently massaging it into sugar, which releases essential oils and intensifies the citrusy aroma.
- Create a tender crumb by mixing wet and dry ingredients minimally, stopping just when ingredients are combined to avoid developing tough gluten strands.
- Adapt for dietary needs by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend, using plant-based oil, and replacing eggs with flax eggs for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg