Best Blueberry Muffins (Small Batch)
This recipe makes 12 standard muffins, or 6 jumbo muffins.
Looking to make 24 standard muffins, or 12 jumbo muffins?
Use the Best Blueberry Muffins (Large Batch) recipe.
Best Blueberry Muffins (Small Batch)
Set oven temperature to 425F.
In a small bowl, sift together dry ingredients:
2 1/2 cups (12 oz) flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together dairy:
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine:
1 1/8 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup butter
Cream until lightened in color, about 2 minutes on medium speed.
Add, stirring after each addition:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp lemon extract
Stir until smooth, then fold in:
Dry ingredient mixture
Stir in:
Dairy mixture
Once smooth, fold in:
1 cup blueberries, semi-frozen
Line muffin tin with paper cups.
Evenly divide* batter.
Over each muffin, sprinkle:
1/8 tsp sugar
Bake:
12 standard muffins:
Bake 15 minutes at 425F
Reduce heat to 350F and bake 5-10 min (clean toothpick)
6 jumbo muffins:
Bake 15 minutes at 425F
Reduce heat to 350F and bake 15-20 min (clean toothpick)
Brenda’s Tips:
It is CRITICAL that you don't over-bake these muffins. They dry out quickly so be watchful and make sure to remove from oven as soon as they have set.
Makes one dozen standard muffins. Brenda prefers using paper cupcake liners that are 2 1/4" x 1 7/8" (they're harder to find so naturally she often uses the more accessible 2" x 1 1/4" liners). Note: first number is diameter of base of cup, second is the height of the cup's side.
Substitute any frozen berry for delicious results. Recommended to try raspberries or huckleberries.
*To portion, Brenda uses a 3T cookie scoop.
12 standard = 1 scoop each, slightly rounded
6 jumbo = 2 scoops each, slightly rounded
