Blueberry Muffins

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Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk (plus more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

For the Streusel Topping (optional):

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with non-stick spray.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the batter is still thick but spoonable.
  • Gently fold in the blueberries.

5. Prepare the Streusel Topping (optional):

  • In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  • Add the cubed butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

6. Fill the Muffin Cups:

  • Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • If using the streusel topping, sprinkle it evenly over the muffins.

7. Bake the Muffins:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Serve:

  • Enjoy your blueberry muffins warm or at room temperature. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.

These blueberry muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat!