These melt-in-your-mouth blueberry muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast or snack time. Made with a tender and moist batter, bursting with juicy blueberries, these muffins are sure to impress. The secret to their melt-in-your-mouth texture is a combination of butter and buttermilk. Serve these muffins warm with a pat of butter for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Interesting Facts
Blueberries are a superfood rich in antioxidants and beneficial for heart health.
Buttermilk adds extra moisture and tenderness to baked goods.
Adding a sprinkle of sugar on top of the muffins before baking creates a delicious crunchy topping.