Blueberry Muffins on Steroids

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
4. Mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Fold in the blueberries. Spoon the batter into muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits and vegetables.
• Muffins are one of the oldest baked goods, with recipes dating back to the 12th century.
• Almond extract is made from oil of bitter almonds and has a distinct aroma and flavor.