Streusel-Topped Blueberry Muffins

I have always been a die hard Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin fan.  I have tried other box mixes and  have a few recipes from scratch without success.  It never fails I go back to the grocery aisle and get another box of Betty Crocker -- until NOW!  This recipe is wonderful and you definitely need to try it.

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 3/4 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. table salt

1/2 c. sugar

2 tsp. grated orange or lemon peel

1 large egg

3/4 c. buttermilk

1/3 c. canola oil

1 c. fresh or frozen blueberries

1 Tbsp. flour

1 Tbsp. sugar

Streusel Topping

1/4 c. sugar

2 1/2 Tbsp. flour

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 Tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Lightly spoon the flour into measuring cups and level with a knife.  Combine flour in a large bowl with the baking powder, salt, sugar, and citrus peel (I used orange peel in this recipe).  Make a well in the center of the mixture.  In a smaller bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and oil.  Add to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.

In a small bowl combine the remaining flour and sugar and then toss the blueberries in this mixture until they are well-coated.  Gently fold the blueberry mixture into the batter. Spoon the batter into lined muffin tins, filling 2/3 full.

To make the streusel topping, combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.  Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or two butter knives until the mixture is crumbly.  Sprinkle over the batter and bake for 18 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.  Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.  Makes 12 muffins.  

A couple of things to remember -- if you don't have buttermilk make your own.  Add 1 Tbsp. white vinegar to 1 cup of milk and wha laa -- I never buy buttermilk anymore.  

I used orange peel in this recipe but can't wait to try the lemon soon.  All you need is a little zester, this is a handy dandy kitchen tool no kitchen should be without.  I use it quite often when I make a recipe that calls for any citrus peel.

I used fresh blueberries and they are just bursting -- but frozen would work just as well and several bags are waiting in the freezer to make more of these delicious delights.

 
Just look at them -- aren't they just calling your name?  I'm thinking I should make a batch tonight.  Or -- in case you didn't spoil your Mother, spouse, child or neighbor for Mother's Day make up for it this coming weekend by making these.

You'll thank yourself and your home will be a better place!  Trust me.