YumYum Divas YumYum Recipes: Double Blueberry Muffins, contributed by Carolyn22

Contributed by: Carolyn22

Additional Credits for Recipe

Recipe from http://www.foodnetwork.com Recipe courtesy Gale Gand, “Butter Sugar Flour Eggs” by Gale Gand, Rick Tramonto, Julia Moskin: Clarkson N. Potter Publishers, 1999

Note from the Diva

I added a teaspoon of lemon zest to this recipe. I think the lemon zest accents the flavor of the blueberries. I also tossed the whole blueberries with a small handfull of flour. This helps to keep the blueberries whole and from sinking to the bottom when the muffins are cooking. I filled the muffin tins instead of only 3/4 full.

List of Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen blueberries 2 cups flour 1/2 cup whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a muffin tin or line the cups with paper liners. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth. Add 1 cup of the sugar and mix. Add the eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt and mix. In a shallow bowl, mash 3/4 cup of the blueberries with the back of a fork. Add to the batter and mix. With the mixer running at low speed, add 1/2 of the flour, then 1/2 of the milk, and mix. Repeat with remaining flour and milk. Fold in the remaining 1 3/4 cups whole blueberries by hand until well mixed. In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon. Use an ice-cream scoop or large spoon to fill the muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar over the muffins and bake until golden brown and risen, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan at least 30 minutes before turning out.

Cooking Time & Temperature

375 degrees. 25-30 minutes

Number of Servings: 12

Cookbook Category
Biscuits Muffins & Scones
Breakfast

Special Equipment Needed: Muffin Pan

General Cooking/Prep Method
Bake

Extra Features of Recipe
Difficulty Level-Quick & Easy
Inexpensive

Good for Season/Celebration/Holiday
Brunch

Tested & Approved Recipe
Yes!

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