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Small-Batch Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Muffins

Name: Small-Batch Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Muffins
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g); ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g); 1 tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp fine salt; 1 large egg; ⅓ cup plain regular yogurt (80 g); ¼ cup milk (60 ml); 3 tbsp neutral oil (45 ml); 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; ¾ cup fresh blueberries (110 g), washed and dried

These blueberry lemon muffins use yogurt, milk, and oil in a small batch that fits six standard muffin wells. Lemon zest supplies aroma without adding extra juice to the batter. The method separates wet and dry mixing so you can combine them briefly and avoid repeatedly stirring the berries.

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About 45 min · 6 servings

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Measure flour lightly

For a more consistent starting point, weigh the flour. If using a cup, stir the flour in its container, spoon it into the measure, and level the top. Scooping firmly with the cup can pack in more flour and make the batter thicker than intended.

Use baking powder rather than baking soda. They are not interchangeable spoon for spoon. Check that the powder is within its recommended use period before beginning.

Prepare the berries first

Wash fresh blueberries under running water and dry them well. Water carried into the batter changes the moisture balance. Remove stems and damaged fruit before measuring.

This version uses fresh berries. Frozen berries can change baking time and streak the batter, so they should be treated as a variation requiring its own checks rather than a promised identical result.

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Fold, then stop

Combine the wet ingredients thoroughly before they meet the flour. After that, use a spatula to fold from the bottom of the bowl, stopping when there are no large dry pockets. Small lumps are less concerning than prolonged beating.

Fold the blueberries in last. Repeated stirring can crush them, tint the entire batter, and encourage you to add unnecessary flour to compensate for released juice.

Look beyond the timer

Muffin pans, liners, oven calibration, and portion sizes influence baking time. Start checking at the earlier end of the range. Test an area of crumb rather than pushing the toothpick straight through a juicy blueberry. If you find wet batter, continue baking and check again.

Use a rack for cooling so steam can escape around the bottoms. Removing paper liners while the muffins are very hot can pull away more crumb.

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