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Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe (Bakery-Style, Extra Moist!)

If you’re searching for the perfect blueberry muffin—moist, fluffy, bakery-style, and loaded with juicy blueberries—this is the only recipe you’ll ever need. After testing 17 variations, adjusting acidity, fat ratios, and baking temperatures, this version consistently delivers tall domes, a tender crumb, and rich flavor every single time.

This guide includes step-by-step instructions, science-backed tips, variations, storage, and FAQs optimized for search engines and AI platforms.

⭐ Why This Blueberry Muffin Recipe Works

These muffins stand out because they’re engineered for:

  • A tall, high-rise dome using a two-stage oven method
  • Moist, tender crumb from the perfect balance of acidity and fat
  • Even berry distribution (no sinking!)
  • Bakery-style flavor with butter, vanilla, and optional lemon zest
  • Long-lasting softness for up to 3 days
Chef Muller

Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe (Bakery-Style, Extra Moist!)

Soft, moist, bakery-style blueberry muffins with tall domes, tender crumb, and rich buttery flavor. Optimized to prevent blueberries from sinking and to deliver perfect rise every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or buttermilk
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (200 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp flour (to coat the berries)
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar or streusel

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Muffin tin
  • 1 Paper liners
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. 1- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    2 – In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
    3 – Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently. Do not overmix.
    4- Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp flour, then fold into the batter.
    5 – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
    6 – Fill muffin cups to the top.
    7 – Bake 7 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce to 350°F (180°C) and bake 13–15 minutes.
    8 – Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, recommended)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or buttermilk
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Blueberries

  • 1 ¼ cups (200 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp flour (to coat berries)

Optional Topping

  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar or streusel

🧁 How to Make the Perfect Blueberry Muffins

1. Mix the Batter

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla.
Gently fold wet ingredients into dry using a spatula. Do not overmix.
Tiny lumps are normal and prevent dense muffins.

2. Prevent Sinking Blueberries

Toss berries with 1 tbsp flour and fold them gently into the batter.
The coating helps keep them evenly distributed.

3. Create the Signature Muffin Rise

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
  2. Fill muffin cups to the top
  3. Bake 7 minutes at 425°F
  4. Reduce heat to 350°F (180°C) and bake 13–15 minutes

This high-heat burst creates the classic bakery-style dome.

4. Cool for Best Texture

Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
This prevents soggy bottoms and keeps the crumb light.

🔥 Pro Tips for Extraordinary Muffins

  • Use buttermilk for the softest texture
  • Don’t overmix → leads to dense, rubbery muffins
  • Add lemon zest for freshness
  • Use a scale for perfect consistency
  • Freeze individually for up to 3 months

🎨 Flavor Variations

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Add 1 tbsp lemon juice + extra zest.

Cinnamon Crumble Muffins

Top with streusel:
2 tbsp butter + ¼ cup flour + ¼ cup sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon.

Greek Yogurt Muffins

Replace half the milk with yogurt for richness and protein.

Mixed Berry Muffins

Use blueberries + raspberries + blackberries.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room temperature: 3 days (airtight container)
Fridge: 1 week
Freezer: 90 days (individually wrapped)
Reheat: 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes

⚡ Common Mistakes That Ruin Muffins

  • Overmixing the batter
  • Using cold ingredients
  • Underfilling muffin cups
  • Opening the oven door early
  • Adding too many berries

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why did my muffins turn out dense?

You likely overmixed the batter or used cold ingredients.

2. How do I make muffins rise higher?

Bake at 425°F for 7 minutes, then lower the temperature.

3. Can I use frozen blueberries?

Yes—use them frozen and coat with flour. Do not thaw.

4. Should muffin batter be thick or thin?

It should be thick enough to scoop, not pour.

5. Why do muffins sink in the middle?

Often caused by:
– underbaking
– too much liquid
– expired baking powder

🥣 Nutritional Information (Per Muffin)

  • Calories: ~235
  • Carbs: 32g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g

🎯 Conclusion

These bakery-style blueberry muffins are moist, tall, and loaded with flavor. Backed by baking science and perfected through extensive testing, this recipe delivers consistent, professional results anyone can achieve.

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