Strawberry muffins

Here’s a detailed guide for Strawberry Muffins:

What They Are

Strawberry muffins are soft, sweet, fruit-filled muffins made with fresh or frozen strawberries. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, and can be topped with sugar or streusel for extra texture.

Common Ingredients

• Dry ingredients:
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Sugar (white, brown, or a mix)
• Wet ingredients:
  • Eggs
  • Milk or buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil or melted butter
  • Vanilla extract
• Fruit:
  • Fresh or frozen strawberries, diced
• Optional toppings:
  • Coarse sugar
  • Crumb streusel
  • White chocolate chips or almonds

Basic Method

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl: eggs, milk, oil, vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, just until moistened. Don’t overmix—muffins should be tender.
5. Fold in strawberries carefully to avoid breaking them up too much.
6. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
7. Add toppings (optional): sugar, streusel, or nuts.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool slightly before serving.

Tips for Best Strawberry Muffins

• Fold gently: Overmixing will make muffins dense.
• Coat frozen strawberries lightly with flour if using frozen—they’ll distribute better without turning the batter pink.
• Extra flavor: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to brighten the muffins.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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