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blueberry muffins

Blueberry Muffins — British-American blueberry muffins

Blueberry muffins are large, domed individual cakes studded with whole blueberries — the canonical American breakfast pastry, also widely beloved in Britain. The crumb is tender, the top is craggy, and the fruit gives small bursts of juice with each bite.

i. Origin & history

Blueberry muffins as we know them are American — the muffin format developed in the late 19th century with the spread of chemical leaveners. The British have happily adopted them.

ii. Ingredients

Makes 12 servings · scroll the side panel to adjust

  • 350 g plain flour
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 240 ml milk
  • 120 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 300 g blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar for tops

iii. Method

  1. Heat oven to 200 °C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cases.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  3. Beat eggs with milk, melted butter, vanilla and zest. Pour into dry; mix just until combined — lumps are fine.
  4. Fold in blueberries.
  5. Spoon into cases, filling generously. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  6. Bake 20-22 min until risen and golden.

iv. Tips & common mistakes

  • Use the freshest ingredients you can. The recipe relies on them.
  • Read the method through first. Several steps must be ready in advance.
  • Season patiently. Sweetness and salt are tuned at the end, not the start.

v. Variations

Lemon blueberry muffins add extra zest. Streusel-topped blueberry muffins have a crumb topping. Modern variations use raspberries, blackberries, or cherries.

vi. Common questions

What is blueberry muffins?

Blueberry Muffins is british-american blueberry muffins, from british & irish cuisine. The crumb is tender, the top is craggy, and the fruit gives small bursts of juice with each bite

Where is blueberry muffins from?

Blueberry Muffins is from the british & irish dessert tradition; the recipe and history are detailed above.

How long does blueberry muffins keep?

See the storage note in the Quick facts panel: 3 days at room temperature.

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