Best of the Best Blueberry Muffins

By á-46071

Big Blueberry muffins with a crusty sugar topping. A recipe I got from my Grandma. The blueberries and the sweet batter are fabulous together. Favorites of all who have tried them. Quick and easy, made with few ingredients. Remember to use paper liners!"

Ingredients

• 1 cup and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2-1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4-1/4 eggs
• 4 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 tablespoon and 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup and 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 4 cups and 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries - rinsed, drained and patted dry
• 1/4 cup and 1 teaspoon white sugar

Preparation

Step 1

NOTE: Recipe directions are for the original serving size of 12.
1.Position rack in the middle of oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the top of a muffin pan with non-stick coating, and line with paper liners.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix together 1 3/4 cup of the flour and baking powder. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Crush 1/4 of the blueberries, and stir into the batter. Mix the rest of the whole blueberries with the remaining 1/4 cup of the flour, and fold into the batter. Scoop into muffin cups. Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown, and tops spring back when lightly tapped.