A detailed recipe for bakery style blueberry muffins, featuring a combination of blueberries, lemon zest, and a streusel topping. These muffins promise to be moist and flavorful, supplemented by helpful baking tips.
1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2: Cream the butter and 1¼ cups sugar until light.
3: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.
4: Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder, and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
5: Crush ½ cup blueberries with a fork and mix into the batter. Fold in the remaining whole berries.
6: Line a 12 cup standard muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill with batter. Sprinkle 3 teaspoons sugar over the tops of the muffins and bake at 375°F for about 30-35 minutes.
7: Remove muffins from tin and cool at least 30 minutes. Store uncovered to prevent moisture.
