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blueberry streusel muffins

California Blueberry Streusel Muffins

Bakery-style blueberry streusel muffins with a buttery crumb topping and juicy blueberries in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries rinsed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for coating blueberries

Method
 

Prepare Streusel
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or spray the wells with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture forms coarse, sand-like crumbs. You can use your hands to pinch it into clumps. Set the streusel aside.
Make Muffin Batter
  1. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth and pale. Add the flour mixture and stir with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  3. In a small bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon flour until evenly coated. Gently fold the floured blueberries into the batter.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each all the way to the top. A large spring-loaded ice cream scoop (about 3 tablespoons) works well for this.
  2. Sprinkle a generous amount of streusel topping over each muffin, pressing it down lightly so it adheres. Place the muffin pan in the oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29g

Notes

For the best texture, use full-fat sour cream and room-temperature eggs. If blueberries are frozen, do not thaw them; toss with flour and add directly to the batter. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave for 15 seconds or warm in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes. For a California twist, add zest of one Meyer lemon to the batter.

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