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Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins

Tall, domed, crumb-topped blueberry muffins that rival any bakery. The high heat trick is key.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 22 min · Total: 37 min12 servingsEasy4.8 (59 reviews)280 calories per serving

Last tested: 2026-09-10

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Servings12

📋 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Whisk egg, milk, oil, and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Fold wet into dry until just combined — lumps are fine.

  5. 5

    Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour. Fold in gently.

  6. 6

    Divide among muffin cups (fill to the top for bakery-style domes).

  7. 7

    Bake 5 minutes at 220°C/425°F, then reduce to 180°C/350°F and bake 17-18 minutes more.

🔄 Swap Table

Original: Blueberries
Swap: Raspberries or chocolate chips
Same amount
Original: Vegetable oil
Swap: Melted butter (75g)
Richer flavor, slightly less moist
Original: Whole milk
Swap: Buttermilk
Tangier, more tender

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