This delightful vintage recipe offers a new, efficient way to mix muffins that recalls the charm of home-cooked breakfasts. Found on a retro recipe card, it skips traditional creaming methods by using a pastry blender to cut shortening into dry ingredients, simplifying prep while delivering light, fluffy muffins. The method is reminiscent of biscuit making, yielding a rustic, comforting treat filled with sweet, juicy blueberries. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, the muffins are golden on the outside and tender within. Whether you use fresh or canned berries, the result is deliciously nostalgic. Serve warm with a generous pat of butter and a smile.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (enriched )
- ¾ tsp salt
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbs sugar
Fat
- ½ cup shortening
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg (well beaten)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or well-drained canned/frozen )
Instructions
Prepare the Dry Mix
- Sift together 2 cups enriched flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Cut in ½ cup shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat 1 egg.
- Combine with 1 cup milk and 1 cup blueberries (fresh or well-drained canned/frozen).
- Pour the wet mix into a “well” in the center of the dry ingredients.
Mix the Batter
- Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Batter should be lumpy, not smooth.
Fill Muffin Pans
- Grease muffin pans.
- Use 2 spoons to dip batter into the cups. Avoid scooping from the bottom repeatedly.
- Fill each muffin cup slightly over half full.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Bake muffins for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown with a shiny finish.
Serve
- Serve warm with a pat of butter.
Tips
- Swap blueberries for chopped apples, raspberries, or chocolate chips.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients for extra flavor.
- For a crunch, sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 1mg
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