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Freshly baked blueberry muffins with golden tops and bursting berries on a cooling rack
american Easy breakfast

Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins

Tall, golden domed muffins loaded with sweet bursting blueberries and finished with a crunchy sugar crust.

Prep
15 min
Cook
22 min
Total
37 min
Servings
12

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sour cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until nearly combined.
  5. Toss blueberries with 1 tsp flour, then gently fold into batter.
  6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling almost to top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Essential Tips

  • Tossing berries in a little flour stops them from sinking to the bottom
  • Bake at 200°C from the start to trigger immediate steam lift for high domes
  • Do not overwork the batter — lumpy is good

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

  • Bakery high-dome tops with sparkling sugar crust
  • Sour cream ensures lasting tenderness
  • Bursting with fresh blueberries in every bite
  • Perfect grab-and-go weekday breakfast

🔄 Delicious Variations

  • Add fresh lemon zest for a vibrant lemon-blueberry flavor
  • Top with a butter and brown sugar streusel crumble
  • Swap blueberries for raspberries or blackberries

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, keep them frozen until the exact moment you fold them in to prevent discoloring the batter.
How do I make the tops crunchy?
Generously sprinkle coarse turbinado sugar or demerara sugar before placing in the oven.
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