Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 x Large eggs
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour -- divided
  • 2 tsp baking pwdr
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1 pt fresh blueberries -- rinsed, liquid removed and patted dry
  • 2 Tbsp. white sugar

Method

  • Position rack in the middle of oven.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spray the top of a muffin pan with non-stick coating, and line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 1/4 c. sugar and salt till light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the Large eggs one at a time.
  • Mix together 1 3/4 c. of the flour and baking pwdr.
  • Beat in the flour mix alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just till incorporated.
  • Crush 1/4 of the blueberries, and stir into the batter.
  • Mix the rest of the whole blueberries with the remaining 1/4 c. of the flour, and fold into the batter.
  • Scoop into muffin c.. Sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 min, or possibly till golden, and tops spring back when lightly tapped.
  • Makes 12 muffins.