Classic Lemon-Scented Blueberry Muffins whip up in 30 minutes for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or snack.
It’s funny the things we miss when we’re away from home.
When Mike and I were in Kuwait, I was surprised by which sights and smells triggered a memory.
(Side Note: This is probably a good time to tell you that Mike and I moved from Kuwait back to the US earlier this summer! His contract with the military ended and he decided not to renew because he got a job opportunity at the Pentagon. I couldn’t be prouder of my wonderful husband…and we are having a blast exploring the beautiful DC area!)
For instance, there was this bakery down the block from where we lived in Kuwait that always had the best smells permeating from it. Every time I passed by, I was reminded of my favorite bakery back home and my favorite treat to get there: blueberry muffins, which the bakery in Kuwait didn’t carry. That’s when I started playing around with my own recipe.
Bright, citrusy lemon and sweet/tart blueberry is a flavor match made in heaven. Soft, spongy, sweet, and aromatic, these muffins are everything a blueberry muffin should be (and they’re even better if blueberries are in season and you can use local!). And the best part is, they taste like home.
- 2¼ cups (288 g) all-purpose flour
- 1¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) milk (I used skim)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- ¼ cup (60 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups (188 g) fresh blueberries, divided
- Preheat oven to 400F; line a muffin tray with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Add the milk to a small bowl and drizzle on the lemon juice; let it sit for a couple minutes without jostling the bowl until the milk is curdled.
- While the milk is curdling, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the oil, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and curdled milk.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet all at once and use a wooden spoon to stir just until incorporated, being careful not to overmix (a few streaks of flour are fine). Fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tray; sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of blueberries and 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
- Bake until the muffins are golden on top and a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean or with just a couple crumbs, about 20 minutes.
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
Rosa says
August 18, 2014 at 4:37 amVery tempting! These lovely muffins are perfect.
Cheers,
Rosa
Luci {Luci's Morsels} says
August 18, 2014 at 6:08 pmI never ate many blueberry muffins growing up or even now, but they are always a craving of mine when I’m homesick or thinking about bakeries – I don’t know why. I rarely actually get them, but the thought of them makes me happy!
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Tammy says
August 18, 2014 at 9:21 pmWelcome home!!!
Christine at Cook the Story says
August 19, 2014 at 8:52 amLemon and blueberry are the perfect summer combo. Great recipe!
Meriem @ Culinary Couture says
August 19, 2014 at 12:57 pmThese muffins look so soft and tender! Wishing I could grab one right out of the screen!
Amy says
August 20, 2014 at 12:07 pmI bet the lemon zest really make them pop!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
August 24, 2014 at 11:13 pmI love blueberry muffins, the lemon is just perfect!
Kate @¡Hola! Jalapeño says
August 29, 2014 at 9:23 pmThere’s something about the perfect muffin that never gets old. These look so fluffy and wonderful!
Caroline says
November 8, 2014 at 8:57 amI’m a little late to this wonderful news, but…welcome home!!!! I had no idea you were back! So happy for you and your husband. OK…now we really need to plan to meet up!
It’s funny, blueberry muffins always remind my kids of being little. I’ve always made them for them. The texture of these look absolutely perfect! Can’t wait to make them!