Blueberry Muffins

By campbellkid36

This recipe could use a bit more sure or brown sugar to your liking. Also toss the berries in flour before adding, to keep them from sinking to the base of the muffin.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of Lemon Zest (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups blueberries, washed, drained and picked over
• 3 teaspoons sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375.

Step 2
Cream the butter and 1 1/4 cups sugar until light.

Step 3
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.

Step 4
Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder, and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.

Step 5
Crush 1/2 cup blueberries with a fork, and mix into the batter. Fold in the remaining whole berries.

Step 6
Line a 12 cup standard muffin tin with cupcake liners, and fill with batter. Sprinkle the 3 teaspoons sugar over the tops of the muffins, and bake at 375 degrees for about 30-35 minutes.

Step 7
Remove muffins from tin and cool at least 30 minutes. Store, uncovered, or the muffins will be too moist the second day, if they last that long.