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How to Make the Best Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe
How to Make the Best Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe
How to Make the Best Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Muffins are one baked treat that can turn a not-so-great day into an amazing one. Looking for the best blueberry muffin recipe? Just one bite of a sweet muffin like this Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe transports your tastebuds to a place full of sweetness and serenity. If you live near a bakery or coffee shop that makes fantastic muffins and wonder how you can do the same, we are here to help. With the right recipe and a few tips, you can make a dozen delicious muffins at home for about the price of one from a bakery. All you need is a few simple ingredients, basic muffin-making instructions and this list of tips. Are you eager to make a batch of homemade blueberry muffins? Follow the recipe below to get started!
Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe (Gluten Free)
The key to a great-tasting Lemon Blueberry Muffin recipe is starting with juicy blueberries and using the right amount of lemon zest. If fresh blueberries aren't in season, frozen blueberries are a great substitute. In this recipe, just 2 teaspoons of finely grated lemon zest is used to take the flavor of traditional blueberry lemon muffins to the next level. We've used our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour to ensure that it's a treat that everyone can enjoy.
Prepare a muffin tin with foil or paper baking cups.
In a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg, salt, lemon zest and buttermilk.
Slowly stir the flour into the buttermilk mixture.
Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
Using an ice cream scoop, spoon, or ladle, pour the batter into the muffin time and bake for 28-32 minutes.
Buttermilk Instructions
If you don't have buttermilk on hand, don't stress. Buttermilk is simple to create and can be made at home in minutes. To prepare homemade buttermilk, follow the steps below.
Measure tsp of lemon juice into a cup measuring cup.
Fill the rest of the measuring cup with milk or cream.
Stir gently and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes before adding it to the blueberry muffin recipe.
Note: When resting, homemade buttermilk may begin to curdle. This is fine, and the buttermilk can still be used according to the recipe's instructions.
Lemon Glaze Instructions And Toppings
You can up the lemon flavor with a quick and simple Lemon Glaze. All you need is powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice or lemon extract. Thin out the glaze by adding more lemon juice or water as desired. You can also serve your muffin with a dollop of Greek yogurt with honey, add a crumble topping before you bake them or just a light dusting of powdered sugar after they cool down.
Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins
If you're accommodating individuals with several food allergies, you might be searching for a paleo muffin recipe. By following this Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffin recipe, you can create a great-tasting dessert.
How to Make the Best Lemon Blueberry Muffins
To help you improve your muffin-making skills even more, we've rounded up a list of tips and tricks that we use when baking blueberry muffins. Follow these time-tested tips and tricks to ensure that your muffins come out perfect every time.
Know Your Muffin Pan
Muffins are relatively easy to make. However, there are a few things that you should keep in mind when creating them, the first being the size of your muffin pans. Not all muffin pans are the same size, and different sized pans will result in different sized and textured muffins. Review the most common sizes below to ensure that you are using the right-sized pan for your muffin recipe.
Standard Muffin Pan Cups
A standard muffin pan is the most commonly used muffin pan. The cups in the pan are about 2 inches in diameter and hold to cup of batter.
Giant or "Texas-Size" Muffin Cups
If you're aiming to make muffins that are slightly larger than the typical recipe produces, we recommend using a giant or "Texas-size" muffin pan. The cups in this type of pan usually hold more than a half cup of batter.
Mini Muffin Pan Cups
Care to make a plate full of bite-sized muffins? Using a mini muffin pan will produce muffins smaller than the standard size, which is ideal when creating a bite-sized dessert or kid-portioned snack. Mini muffin pan cups range from 1 to 2 inches in diameter and typically hold 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter.Note: If you're using a muffin pan that's different from the one suggested in the recipe you are following, the baking times on the recipe may need to be adjusted to ensure that your muffins cook correctly.
Line Your Muffin Pan
Before baking a batch of muffins, you will need to prepare the muffin tinfirst. Muffin pans can either be greased or lined with muffin papers or silicone muffin cup. Though both are easy options, the method you choose usually depends on what you have on hand at the moment.
Muffin Papers
Muffin liner or papers can be placed directly into the pan cups. They help prevent the muffin from sticking to the pan while baking and make for effortless cleanup. If youre opting for reusable silicone muffin cups, you may need to spray the insides with a light coat of cooking spray, making them easier to unmold later on and for easy clean up.
Oil
If you are not using muffin papers, you will need to choose an oil like olive or coconut oil to grease the pan. In addition, the bottom and sides of the muffin pan cups must be greased to ensure that the batter rises properly and doesn't stick to the pan. Using a greased muffin pan will result in darker edges and muffins that are slightly shorter in size.
Keep Dry and Wet Ingredients Separate
When making muffins, most recipes recommend keeping the wet and dry ingredients separate until the last step. Following the recipes instructions is essential for creating a muffin with a great taste and texture. To mix the ingredients properly, first combine all dry ingredients (flours, salt, spices) in a bowl. Then, in another bowl, combine all of the wet ingredients (eggs, milk, butter). Once all of the recipe steps have been completed, the wet and dry ingredients can then be mixed together.
Don't Overmix
We mentioned that it's essential to keep the wet and dry ingredients separate until the last step. However, it's equally important that the two types of ingredients be mixed properly. When combining the wet ingredients with the dry ones, stir only until the mixture is combined. The ideal muffin batter will still be lumpy and thick rather than smooth and lump-free. Overmixing the wet and dry ingredients will slow down the chemical reactions of the baking soda or baking powder and result in a holey dough and peaked muffin tops.
Get Creative with Add-ins
Baking is a fun experience, and it's even more enjoyable when you add your own flair to the recipes you are making. Add-ins like dried fruits and nuts can be mixed into a recipe without affecting the baking time. To do so, simply determine which dried fruits, nuts, or seeds would taste good in the muffin recipe you're creating, and add them in.
Don't Waste Time
The leavening process will begin right after the batter is made and mixed. Start spooning the batter into the muffin cups immediately after the wet and dry ingredients are combined for the best-textured muffins.
Always Fill the Muffin Pan
If you don't have enough batter to fill the muffin pan, don't stress. While not all of the muffin cups need to be filled with batter, they do need to be filled. Placing 2-3 tablespoons of water in empty cups will keep the pan from warping and help the muffins bake more evenly.
Check Muffins for Readiness
When making muffins, most recipes provide a time range of when the muffins will be thoroughly cooked. Different ovens produce different results, and the temperature of each can affect your muffin's baking time. Begin checking at the low end of the baking range to see if the muffins are thoroughly cooked. Do this by inserting a toothpick into the center of one of the muffins. If the toothpick comes out clean, the muffin is done.
Use a Wet Towel
If you choose to grease your pan instead of using muffin cups, you might face a little trouble removing the muffins. To ensure that the muffins quickly release from the pan, place the pan on a wet towel for 2-3 minutes.Always make sure you cool them properly on a baking rack, before you decide to glaze your muffins. If you glaze them while they're still hot, you'll only melt the glaze.Ready to test the above recipe and tips out for yourself? Review the ingredients list to ensure that you have everything on hand to make sure your muffins are a success. We're confident that once you make this Lemon Blueberry Muffin Recipe, it will quickly become a household favorite. From the Bob's Red Mill family to yours, happy baking! Once youve got the right technique down, try our fabulous coconut flour blueberry muffins recipe too!Do you enjoy making muffins regularly? We'd love to hear some of the tips and tricks you use for great-tasting muffins. Share your favorites with us in the comments below. We can't wait to hear from you.