Strawberry Muffins

Strawberry Muffins

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While blueberry muffins often steal the spotlight as classic muffins, it's hard to resist these muffins when we have fresh, seasonal strawberries at hand. Bursting with juicy summer fruit and zesty lemon zest, these soft, tender muffins are simply irresistible. Whether you're serving them for a delightful Mother's Day brunch (paired with mimosas, of course!), hosting a charming tea party, or simply treating yourself to a sweet breakfast, these muffins will hit the spot.
Here are some valuable tips for achieving moist, tender, and flavorful muffins:
Unleashing the lemony goodness: To infuse the batter with the essential oils from the lemon peel and capture that vibrant citrus flavor, gently rub the lemon zest into the sugar using your hands. This technique ensures a bright, zesty outcome.
Embrace room temperature butter: Unlike the commonly used melted butter, incorporating room temperature butter into the dry ingredients results in a tender crumb without excessive density. You can either use your hands or an electric mixer for this step, depending on your preference.
Spoon the batter first: To achieve beautifully domed muffins with evenly distributed berries, spoon a small amount of plain batter into each cup before gently folding in the fruit with the rest of the batter.
Let's not forget about the delightful topping! Just before baking, sprinkle the batter with sparkling sugar for an enticing shimmer and delightful crunch. Sparkling sugar, with its coarse texture, won't melt or vanish during baking, leaving a subtle crust and an extra touch of sweetness in every bite. While not mandatory, this special touch elevates the allure of these sweet muffins.
Regarding storage, due to the inclusion of fresh fruit, it's best to enjoy these muffins on the day they are baked. However, any extra muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 12
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. lemon zest
  • 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter , cut into ½” cubes, at room temperature, plus more for the tin
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2/3 c. whole milk
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped strawberries (about ½" pieces)
  • 2 tbsp. sparkling sugar, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a muffin tin with butter or line with baking liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and zest. With your hands, rub zest into sugar until evenly combined. 
  • Whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt. Use your hands (or an electric mixer) to rub in the butter until the mixture is evenly combined and no large pieces of butter remain. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the eggs and milk until just combined.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of batter into each prepared muffin well, then fold the strawberries into the remaining batter and divide evenly among the muffin wells. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with sparkling sugar.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are firm to the touch and a wooden pick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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