Description
Delightful Strawberry Muffins bring sweet, homemade comfort straight from your kitchen with juicy berries nestled in tender crumb. Warm, golden morsels promise a perfect breakfast or afternoon treat that will make strawberry lovers swoon.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced and slightly mashed)
- 1 1/4 cups canola oil or coconut oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare muffin tin with grease or liners, focusing on creating a signature bakery-style domed top.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon – in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and incorporate oil, creating a smooth liquid base that guarantees moisture in the final baked product.
- Gently fold sliced strawberries into the egg mixture, lightly crushing some berries to release natural juices and intensify flavor profile.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing minimally until flour streaks disappear. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light, tender texture.
- Fill muffin cups nearly to the rim, ensuring substantial, bakery-style muffin tops will develop during baking.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 15-19 minutes, allowing proper rise and complete internal cooking.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for cooling. Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Gently fold strawberries to prevent breaking them completely, maintaining beautiful fruit chunks throughout the muffins.
- High initial baking temperature creates those gorgeous bakery-style domed tops by causing quick rise before settling.
- Using oil instead of butter guarantees super tender, soft muffins that stay deliciously moist for several days.
- Swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these muffins suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg