Best Ever Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Best Ever Blueberry Muffins

• All Purpose Flour
• Granulated Sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• Whole Milk
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• Granulated sugar (for optional topping)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Melted butter (for optional topping)

How to Make Best Ever Blueberry Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 cup whole milk (or substitute as noted in description), and 1/3 cup vegetable oil.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the well in the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
6. In a small bowl, gently toss 2 cups fresh blueberries with 4 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
7. Fold the blueberry mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
8. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. While muffins are still warm (optional): Dip tops in melted butter, then in granulated sugar.