Lemon Blueberry Muffins Streusel (Printable)
Fluffy muffins with fresh blueberries, bright lemon, and crumbly buttery streusel topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
10 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
→ Streusel Topping
13 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a fork or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside in refrigerator.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula just until combined - do not overmix. Some small lumps are acceptable.
06 - Gently fold in blueberries until evenly distributed throughout batter.
07 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
08 - Sprinkle prepared streusel topping generously over each muffin, pressing lightly to adhere.
09 - Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
10 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The streusel topping adds this incredible buttery crunch that contrasts perfectly with the tender crumb
- These muffins stay moist for days thanks to the buttermilk and melted butter method
02 -
- Melted butter in the batter creates a more tender muffin than softened butter, but it requires gentle mixing to prevent toughness
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from solidifying when mixed and ensure even baking
03 -
- Toss fresh blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding them in to prevent them from sinking to the bottom
- Use a microplane for the lemon zest to avoid the bitter white pith