# lemon berry muffins

moist, flavourful and bursting with fresh berries and lemon citrusy flavor.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1.5 cups diced mixed fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 0.25 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 large lemon zest

## Instructions

1. Mix the sugar and lemon zest.
2. Add the eggs.
3. Whisk for 2-3 minutes or until pale in color. Whisk in melted butter until well combined.
4. Add milk mixture, vanilla bean paste, sour cream, and oil. Mix until well combined.
5. Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Reserve 2 tablespoons of dry mixture to coat mixed berries.
6. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Toss mixed berries in reserved dry mixture and add to batter. Do not overmix.
8. Let the batter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
9. Prepare the baking tin by lining it.
10. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Add more berries on top if desired.
11. Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue baking for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12. Allow muffins to cool in tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

## Tips

- To make buttermilk at home, mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and moist texture.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj9ErLTx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/927b5a90-c008-47d1-9416-4069b9db6fd1
- Extracted: 2025-05-26

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