Bake Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Bake lemon blueberry muffins using simple ingredients; measure, mix, and spoon batter into tins, then bake safely with adult supervision.
Step-by-step guide to bake lemon blueberry muffins
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Line the muffin tin with paper liners and lightly grease each cup.
Step 3
Measure 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
Step 4
In a separate bowl measure and mix 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1/3 cup melted butter or oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
Step 5
Rinse 1 cup blueberries under cold water and pat them dry with a towel.
Step 6
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 7
Zest the lemon to collect about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
Step 8
Gently fold the blueberries and the lemon zest into the batter.
Step 9
Use a spoon or scoop to fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
Step 10
Ask an adult to put the muffin tin into the oven and set a timer for 18 to 22 minutes.
Step 11
Ask the adult to remove the muffins with oven mitts and place them on the cooling rack.
Step 12
Let the muffins cool on the rack for about 10 minutes.
Step 13
Share your finished lemon blueberry muffins on DIY.org
Final steps
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Help!?
Can I substitute any materials if I don't have paper liners, fresh blueberries, or butter?
If you don't have paper liners, lightly grease each muffin cup as the instructions say or use silicone cups, and if fresh blueberries are unavailable fold in frozen berries straight from the freezer after tossing them in a little flour, while melted butter can be swapped with the listed oil in the wet mixture.
What should I do if the muffins turn out dense, sink in the middle, or brown too fast on the bottom?
To prevent dense or sunken muffins follow the 'stir until just combined' step to avoid overmixing, make sure the oven is fully preheated to 375°F and bake 18–22 minutes while checking doneness with a toothpick so they don't overbake or burn on the bottom.
How can I adapt this activity for younger children or older kids to do more independently?
For younger children, let them help measure and mix the dry ingredients and gently fold in blueberries while an adult handles the preheating, oven placement, and zesting, and for older kids let them measure the wet ingredients, zest the lemon, and scoop the batter before asking an adult to put the tin in the oven.
What are simple ways to personalize or enhance the lemon blueberry muffins?
After the muffins cool on the rack for about 10 minutes, drizzle a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice or fold in a tablespoon of poppy seeds with the lemon zest and sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for extra crunch.
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Facts about baking for kids
⏱️ Homemade muffins typically bake for 15–25 minutes at about 175–200°C (350–400°F) depending on size.
🫐 Blueberries are one of the few naturally blue foods and are packed with antioxidants.
🍋 Lemons were used by sailors to prevent scurvy because they're high in vitamin C.
🔥 Preheating the oven helps muffins rise evenly — opening the door too early can make them sink.
🧁 The word "muffin" can mean both the flat English muffin and the sweet, cupcake-like American muffin.
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