Blueberry muffins have been an icon of American bakeries since the beginning of the 20th century, when wild blueberries from Maine were industrialized. They are a perfect portable breakfast to take to work or school. The lemon-cranberry combination is a modern classic of homemade baking.
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Homemade Blueberry Muffins
Homemade American Blueberry Muffins: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- USA
- Breakfast
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
12
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 245 kcal
- Protein 4 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 36 g
- Fat 10 g
- Sodium 180 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Homemade Blueberry Muffins is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 37 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 22 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 300 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 150 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 2 eggs.
- Have ready: 120 ml of vegetable oil.
- Have ready: 200 ml of milk.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat oven to 180 C; place capsules in muffin tray
Preheat oven to 180 C; Place capsules in muffin tray. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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mix flour
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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beat eggs
Beat eggs, milk, oil, vanilla and lemon zest; add dry without over-beating.
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Wrap blueberries in flour and add to the dough with gentle movements.
Wrap cranberries in flour and add to the dough with gentle movements. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Distribute into capsules, filling three-quarters full.
Distribute into capsules, filling three-quarters full.
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Bake for 22 minutes until golden; cool and sprinkle powdered sugar
Bake for 22 minutes until golden; cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version to prepare the night before (overnight) and serve cold the next day.
- Vegan version with plant milk and coconut yogurt.
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