Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the blueberries (and lemon zest, if using) until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins fluffy. Baking at a higher temperature initially helps create domed tops. Optional streusel topping can be added for a bakery-style touch.
