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Bakery-Style Fresh Strawberry Muffins with Optional Streusel

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Make moist, fluffy strawberry muffins packed with fresh berries. This easy recipe delivers bakery-style results perfect for a quick breakfast or sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • Optional Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt for the muffin batter.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries.
  6. If making the streusel, combine the streusel flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. If using the streusel, sprinkle an even layer over the top of each muffin.
  9. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra fluffy muffins, toss the chopped strawberries lightly in one tablespoon of the measured flour before folding them into the batter. This helps prevent them from sinking.
  • If you want a cream cheese filling, place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of softened cream cheese mixture (cream cheese mixed with a little powdered sugar) in the center of the batter in each cup before topping with streusel.
  • To achieve bakery-style domed tops, start baking at a higher temperature (400°F) for the first few minutes before lowering it.

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