Light, Fluffy & Bursting with Juicy Berries
These Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins are everything you crave – golden domed tops, tender crumbs, and pockets of sweet blueberries in every bite. Our secret? A perfect balance of buttermilk for tenderness and a special mixing method for that iconic bakery texture.
The Ultimate Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
Makes: 12 large muffins
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
2½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted & cooled
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk*
2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
1½ cups (225g) fresh blueberries
1 tbsp flour (for coating berries)
Topping (Optional):
2 tbsp turbinado sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line muffin tin with parchment liners.
Whisk together all dry ingredients in large bowl.
2. Coat Blueberries:
Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking.
3. Make Batter:
In separate bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar.
Add eggs one at a time, then buttermilk and vanilla.
Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined (some lumps are fine).
Fold in floured blueberries.
4. Bake for Perfect Domes:
Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups (they should be very full).
Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake 15-18 more minutes until golden.
5. Cool Properly:
Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Pro Tips for Bakery Quality
🌟 Buttermilk Substitute: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 5 mins)
🌟 For Extra Fluffiness: Sift dry ingredients twice
🌟 Prevent Sticking: Use parchment liners instead of paper
🌟 Storage: Keep in airtight container up to 3 days
Why These Are Special
✔ Tall, domed tops like professional bakeries
✔ Moist yet light texture (no dense muffins here!)
✔ Perfect blueberry distribution throughout
✔ Crispy sugar topping adds delightful crunch
Serve warm with butter for the ultimate breakfast treat!
Note: Frozen blueberries work too – don’t thaw, just coat with extra flour.