How to Make Chef John's Blueberry Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Chef John's kitchen, where we believe that nothing beats a classic blueberry muffin. These muffins are the perfect way to start your morning or enjoy as a sweet treat throughout the day. They are bursting with fresh blueberries and have a touch of sweetness that will leave you craving more. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake up a batch of these delicious blue...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 16 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stir in eggs until well mixed. Add vegetable oil, stir to combine. Whisk sour cream, milk, and lemon zest into butter mixture until smooth.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Stir half the flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined. Add remaining half of flour mixture and blueberries into the batter, folding together until just combined.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Place muffin cups on center rack of the preheated oven and bake until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 272mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg