Easy Moist Lemon Blueberry Muffins – Bakery Style Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the bright, zesty flavors of lemon paired with juicy blueberries in a soft, moist muffin. These bakery-style lemon blueberry muffins are incredibly easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. With a tender crumb and a burst of citrus and berry in every bite, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household.

If you love blueberry muffins, you might also enjoy these fluffy blueberry muffins with crumble topping or these deluxe blueberry cream cheese muffins for a tangy twist.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. This ensures the dry ingredients are evenly distributed and the lemon zest is well incorporated.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, buttermilk, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
5. Add blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Expert Tips

• Use fresh blueberries: Fresh blueberries work best for this recipe, but if they’re not in season, you can use frozen blueberries. Just be sure not to thaw them before adding them to the batter to prevent the batter from turning purple.
• Don’t overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in tough muffins. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
• Add a streusel topping: For an extra bakery-style touch, sprinkle a streusel topping over the muffins before baking. You can find a great recipe for streusel topping in these bakery-style blueberry streusel muffins.
• Store properly: Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

FAQ

Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries. Just keep them frozen until you’re ready to fold them into the batter to prevent the batter from turning blue.

Can I make these muffins ahead of time?
Absolutely! These muffins taste great the next day. Store them in an airtight container, or freeze them for longer storage.

What can I substitute for buttermilk?
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1/2 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

These lemon blueberry muffins are a delightful way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. Their bright flavors and moist texture make them a standout treat. For more muffin inspiration, check out these fluffy blueberry streusel muffins.

Easy Moist Lemon Blueberry Muffins – Bakery Style Recipe

These bakery-style lemon blueberry muffins are incredibly easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. With a tender crumb and a burst of citrus and berry in every bite, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 220

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Method

 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, buttermilk, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
5. Add blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use fresh blueberries for best results. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins. For an extra touch, add a streusel topping before baking.