Here is a complete, detailed, step-by-step blueberry muffin recipe, written clearly and simply, including texture and shape details.
CLASSIC BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Yield
12 standard muffins
INGREDIENTS
Dry Ingredients
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
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½ cup (120 ml) milk, room temperature
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⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberries
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1½ cups fresh blueberries
(If using frozen, do not thaw)
Optional Topping
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2 tablespoons sugar (for sprinkling on top)
STEP 1: PREHEAT AND PREPARE
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease each cup lightly with oil or butter.
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Set aside.
STEP 2: MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS
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In a large bowl, add:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Whisk until evenly combined.
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Make a small well in the center of the dry mixture.
STEP 3: MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS
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In a separate bowl, add:
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Milk
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Oil (or melted butter)
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Egg
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Vanilla extract
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Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
STEP 4: COMBINE WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS
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Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients.
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Gently fold together using a spoon or spatula.
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Mix just until no dry flour is visible.
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The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
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Do not overmix, or the muffins will be dense.
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STEP 5: ADD BLUEBERRIES
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Toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour (prevents sinking).
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Gently fold them into the batter.
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Mix only 2–3 times until evenly distributed.
STEP 6: FILL THE MUFFIN CUPS
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Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
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Fill each cup about ¾ full.
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Sprinkle a little sugar on top of each muffin if desired.
STEP 7: BAKE
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Place the muffin pan on the middle rack of the oven.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes.
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The muffins are done when:
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The tops are lightly golden
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A toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs
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STEP 8: COOL
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Remove the pan from the oven.
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Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
FINAL RESULT
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Tall, rounded muffin tops
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Soft and moist interior
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Even blueberry distribution
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Light golden crust
TIPS FOR PERFECT MUFFINS
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Do not overmix the batter
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Room-temperature ingredients give better texture
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Baking at 375°F helps create a domed top
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Use fresh blueberries for best flavor