"To Die For" Blueberry Muffins -- Almost

When I saw this recipe on BrownEyedChef's blog, I knew I had to try it. I'm batty for blueberry muffins, and I am continuing my quest to find the perfect one.

This muffin was VERY VERY close to perfect...I think my only real problem with it was the crumble mixture on top -- mine didn't crumble...and it had some issues. Or rather, I had issues with it (I think I just let my butter get too soft before I made the crumble mix)

I think next time I'll just sprinkle with some large-granule sugar, and call it deliciousness. But, in the interest of the perfectionist that I am, I'll continue trying blueberry muffin recipes to find the "perfect" one!

Apologies for the bad image -- I was in a hurry on Sunday, and I knew if I didn't get a picture right out of the oven that DH would have them all eaten before I could try.

Apparently, in addition to walking away from my butter and letting it get warm, I also had uneven muffins. Bah. Who cares, they taste good. :-)

To Die For Blueberry Muffins
(BrownEyedChef's Blog)
(Serves 8 according to BrownEyedChef -- I got 9)

Muffin Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries

Crumble Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Muffin Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Grease muffin cups or line with baking cups
- Combine 1.5 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, and baking powder
- Place vegetable oilin a 1-cup measuring cup, add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup (1/3 cup milk)
- Mix the wet mixture into the flour mixture
- Fold in blueberries
- Fill muffin cups right to the top and sprinkle with crumb topping

Crumble Topping Directions
- Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking

- Bake muffins for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly golden brown