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Bakery-Style Fresh Strawberry Muffins with Optional Streusel Topping

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Bake these moist and 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 diced
  • For Streusel Topping (Optional): 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

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.
  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 diced fresh strawberries.
  6. If using the streusel topping, prepare it now: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared 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 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For a bakery-style domed top, you can start baking at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) for the remaining time.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the fluffiest texture, gently toss the diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of the measured flour before folding them into the batter. This helps prevent them from sinking.
  • If you want to try a variation, you can substitute half of the fresh strawberries with mashed ripe banana for Strawberry Banana Muffins.
  • These homemade strawberry muffins freeze well. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to three months.

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