Bakery-Style Fluffy Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping Recipe
These bakery-style fluffy blueberry muffins feature a tender crumb bursting with fresh blueberries and a delightful streusel topping for the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacks, these muffins combine simple ingredients with a classic baking method to deliver irresistible homemade treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Make Streusel: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in the cold butter using fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside for later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 cups flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening agents and flavorings.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula just until combined, leaving some lumps to keep the batter light and tender. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries. Use frozen blueberries directly without thawing to maintain their shape and prevent color bleed.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for expansion during baking.
- Add Streusel and Sugar: Sprinkle the prepared streusel mixture generously over each muffin, then top with the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to jump-start the rise, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 15-18 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their fluffy texture.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries as preferred; frozen berries work well and reduce prep time.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and fluffy.
- Ensure butter is cold when making streusel to achieve crumbly texture.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter alternative.
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