Yogurt Blueberry Muffins

I bought a small blueberry bush last year. I added peat moss to the soil, to raise th acidity of the soil. The first year, nearly all of the leaves fell from the plant. i thought I had lost the plant. This year, the plant looked healthy and the plant even sprouted a few flowers. But, again no friut and the plant looks less than healthy. In anguish, and frustration, I went to the farmers market and purchased a few baskets of lovely blueberries.

What to make...

Blueberry Muffins.

I searhced the web and came across a simple blueberry muffin recipe. I adapted the recipe to my own pantry and came up with what I think is a very supple and delicate muffin. One of the changes I made was to add 1 egg white to lighten the batter. The recipe is light and fluffy and filled with berries.

Yogurt Blueberry Muffins

• 3 Cups flour



• 1Tbsp baking powder



• 1/2 tsp baking soda



• 1/2 tsp salt



• 1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (1 stick)



• 1 cup sugar and 3 Tbs sugar to sprinkle



• 2 eggs
  


• 1 egg white


• 1 1/2 cup white sugar



• 1 tsp lemon juice and or lemon zest






• 2 cups blueberries (dust with flour - 1 Tbsp)
  

Process

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.



2. Place oevn rack in middle of oven.



3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.



4. In a large bowl, cream the butter.



5. Add sugar to butter and cream until fluffy.




6. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until creamy.





7. Add lemon and or lemon zest and mix throughout.




8. Beat in half of the dry ingredients.




9. Mix yogurt in until smooth.



10. Mix in remaining dry ingredients. DO NOT OVER MIX!


11. Stir in blueberries until evenly distributed.


12. Portion batter into 18-24 paper filled muffin tins.


13. Sprinkle each muffin with a small amount of sugar.


14. Alternatives: Brush muffin with olive oil and sprinkle with brown sugar before baking. Be cauious as it can burn due to oil.


15. Bake muffins for 25-30 Minutes until light brown. test with a toothpick to ensure doneness. let rest for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy with butter or save till you need a yummy snack!