The Best Blueberry Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

THE BEST BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Muffins Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 Regular muffins

Bursting with berries, these are the best blueberry
muffins of all. The secret is an extra half cup of
blueberries, which are mashed and then added to the
batter.

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature 1 cup
granulated sugar,or slightly less depending on
tartness of blueberries 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon
vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon
salt 2 1/2 cups blueberries (mash 1/2 cup with a fork)
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon
sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Heat oven to 375 F. Grease 12 regular muffin cups,
including the area between each cup, or use foil
baking cups.

In a medium-size bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat
in the sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one
at a time. Beat in vanilla, baking powder, and salt.

Mix mashed berries into batter.

Fold in half the flour with a spatula, then half the
milk. Add the remaining flour and milk. Fold in
remaining blueberries.

Scoop batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg
sugar.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let
muffins cool at least 30 minutes in the pan before
removing.

Source: Muffins By Elizabeth Alston



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