Best of the Best Blueberry Muffins
Description
The best blueberry muffins with a sugar topping. Always a favorite of all who enjoy them. The blueberries and the sweet batter are fabulous together.
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 pint fresh blueberries - rinsed, drained and patted dry
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2 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
1
Position rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the top of a muffin pan with nonstick spray, and line with paper liners.
2
Cream together 1 1/4 cups sugar, butter, and salt in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
3
Mix together 1 3/4 cups flour and baking powder. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk into egg mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
4
Crush 1/4 of the blueberries, and stir into the batter. Mix the rest of the whole blueberries with the remaining 1/4 cup flour, and fold into the batter. Scoop into muffin cups. Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and tops spring back when lightly tapped, about 30 minutes.