Zesty Bliss Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 g all-purpose flour
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200 g granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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0.25 teaspoon fine salt
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Zest of 1 large lemon
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 large egg
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240 ml buttermilk or 240 ml milk with 15 ml lemon juice
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Add-ins
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225 g fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries
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Extra blueberries for topping (optional)
→ Glaze (optional)
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120 g powdered sugar
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30–45 ml lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until thoroughly combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until completely smooth.
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Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Batter should remain slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
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Gently fold in blueberries, distributing evenly throughout the batter. Use frozen blueberries directly from the freezer to avoid excessive bleeding.
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Divide the batter among the muffin tin cavities, filling each about three-quarters full. Top each with additional blueberries if desired.
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Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
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Remove muffins from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Once muffins have cooled, drizzle glaze over the tops.
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Enjoy freshly baked muffins warm or at room temperature. Ideal for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
# Notes:
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For extra-tender muffins, avoid overmixing the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined.
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Lemon zest intensifies the citrus aroma—use only the yellow portion of the peel for best results.