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Ultimate Bakery-Style Moist and Fluffy Blueberry Muffins with Optional Streusel Topping

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Create bakery-quality blueberry muffins at home. This recipe focuses on achieving a moist, fluffy texture and a tall dome, complete with an optional crunchy streusel topping for the best homemade breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them. Gently toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour in a small bowl; this helps prevent them from sinking.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping (if using): In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: melted butter, egg, milk, sour cream (or yogurt), and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough muffins.
  6. Gently fold in the floured blueberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full. For extra tall domes, fill them nearly to the top.
  8. If using the streusel, sprinkle the reserved topping evenly over the tops of the batter in each cup.
  9. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes. This initial high heat helps create the signature tall dome.
  10. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for another 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the tallest, bakery-style dome, ensure your oven is fully preheated to 400°F before placing the muffins in. The initial blast of heat sets the edges quickly.
  • If you prefer a lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dry ingredients and use a simple lemon glaze over the cooled muffins.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter.

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