Chef John's Blueberry Muffins

Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy blueberries and moist muffin batter with this recipe for Chef John's Blueberry Muffins. These muffins are bursting with fresh blueberries and have a tender, buttery crumb that is irresistible. They are perfect for a breakfast treat or a sweet snack to enjoy any time of the day. With just a few simple ingredients and easy directions, you can whip up a batch of these delicious muffins in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour until evenly coated. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
6. Gently fold the blueberries into the muffin batter.
7. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
8. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the 2 tablespoons of sugar for a slightly sweet crunch.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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