Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, for coating the muffin tins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 cup muffin tin

Method

  • Butter the muffin tin with the 2 tablespoons butter, set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • In a small bowl, toss 1/4 cup of the flour with the blueberries and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 3/4 cups flour, the baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Blend in the melted butter, eggs, and buttermilk.
  • Mix until the flour is dampened.
  • Add the grated lemon peel and the vanilla extract.
  • Fold in the blueberries and fill the muffin cups two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Allow the muffins to set for 2 to 3 minutes before removing from the pan.