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Lemon Berry Muffins
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Lemon Berry Muffins
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Lemon Berry Muffins

This recipe guides you through making delicious Lemon Berry Muffins. It combines a moist, tender crumb with the bright flavors of lemon and a burst of mixed fresh berries. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a delightful dessert.
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Freshly baked lemon berry muffins
Freshly baked lemon berry muffins

Recipe Information

17m
Prep Time
22m
Cook Time
39m
Total Time
12
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
5g
Protein
45g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Close-up of a muffin with berries
Close-up of a muffin with berries

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter
    (115g, melted)

    1 cup
  • Granulated sugar
    (200g)

    1 cup
  • Baking powder

    2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt

    Pinch
  • Vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

    1 tablespoon
  • All-purpose flour
    (315g)

    2 cups
  • Eggs
    (room temperature)

    2
  • Mixed fresh berries
    (diced (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries), plus more for topping)

    1 cups
  • Buttermilk
    (room temperature)

    1 cup
  • Sour cream
    (65g, room temperature)

    1 cup
Servings: 12
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Muffins cooling on a rack
Muffins cooling on a rack

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
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    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
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    Preheating ensures even baking and a good rise.
  • 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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    Mixing dry ingredients thoroughly prevents clumps and ensures leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  • 3

    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla bean paste, buttermilk, and sour cream until well combined.
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    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla bean paste, buttermilk, and sour cream until well combined.
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    Ensure wet ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better emulsion.
  • 4

    Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins.
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    Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough muffins.
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    Lumps in the batter are okay; overmixing develops gluten and makes muffins chewy rather than tender.
  • 5

    Gently fold in the 1 1/2 cups of diced mixed berries.
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    Gently fold in the 1 1/2 cups of diced mixed berries.
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    Toss berries with a spoonful of flour before adding to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
  • 6

    Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle a few extra berries on top of each muffin for garnish, if desired.
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    Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle a few extra berries on top of each muffin for garnish, if desired.
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    Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full for a perfect dome.
  • 7

    Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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    Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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    Baking at a slightly higher temperature initially helps create a nice domed top.
  • 8

    Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Cooling on a wire rack prevents the bottoms from getting soggy.
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