Hydroponically Grown Blueberry Lemon Muffins Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries with these light and fluffy muffins. Using hydroponically grown blueberries ensures a fresh and vibrant flavor, making these muffins perfect for breakfast or a midday treat.
Ingredients:
- Hydroponically Grown Blueberries: 1 1/2 cups, washed and drained
- All-purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Baking Powder: 2 1/2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2, large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, melted and cooled
- Lemon Zest: From 1 lemon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Lemon Glaze (optional):
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
- Lemon Juice: 2-3 tablespoons
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each slot.
- Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- Combining the Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
- Adding Blueberries: Carefully fold in the hydroponically grown blueberries.
- Filling the Muffin Tin: Distribute the batter evenly among the muffin slots, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Preparing the Glaze: While the muffins are baking, prepare the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Cooling and Glazing: Once the muffins are out of the oven, let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. If using the glaze, drizzle over the muffins while they’re still slightly warm.
Tip: To ensure even distribution and to prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom, you can toss the blueberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding them into the batter. Enjoy the refreshing burst of hydroponically grown blueberries in every bite!
