Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Name: Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups biscuit/baking mix; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1 large egg; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

When my sister and I spent the night at our grandmother's house, we often requested these muffins for breakfast. Today, I bake them for my kids. The very aroma is a trip down memory lane. —Kris Michels, Walled Lake, Michigan

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and 1/2 cup sugar. Whisk egg and sour cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Combine lemon zest and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Editor's Note

If using frozen blueberries, use without thawing to avoid discoloring the batter.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 174 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Blueberry Muffins in Quick Cooking March/April 2005

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denlacey53

Apr 29, 2018

Bisquick and Jiffy are not good choices....make your own baking mix or buy an organic brand....Bisquick and Jiffy are made with genetically modified ingredients....don't eat foods with GMO's...please encourage healthier choices.
SydneyS

Aug 1, 2017

Made this to serve with tea for a neighbor's visit. They were wonderful. Yes, the batter is very thick and I was dubious about having only egg and sour cream for liquid, but they came out moist and fluffy. The lemon sugar streusel adds a lot to the flavor. I'll add a little more lemon zest the next time I make these because I like the tartness and flavor.
angieherzberger

Jul 13, 2014

I have been making these for years and they are to die for! Always get compliments. Be careful to use only the yellow rind of the lemon and not the white pith.
snibbity

May 13, 2014

I didn't have any bisquick in the house so I used a recipe for homemade bisquick. (2cup (125 g) flour, 3 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoon (15 g) shortening, oil, or melted butter, mix dry ingredients and then cut in the shortening/oil or melted butter) After I added the sour cream and egg this batter was very, very dry I had to add 2 tbs lemon juice and enough milk to make a half cup of additional liquid. That made the batter just the right consistency. Overall I thought these muffins were really tasty and easy to make. Next time I will have Bisquick on hand to see if it works without the addition of the extra liquid.
danalbell

May 12, 2014

They were not sweet enough. After the first batch I started using 3/4 cup of sugar. Great base recipe though! I used it to make banana walnut and chocolate chip also.
my4sweetys

Mar 2, 2014

my kids INHALED these!! Doubled the recipe so that I could keep extras in the freezer for a quick on go breakfast. After baking, I also drizzled them with a glaze of lemon juice and powdered sugar for an extra citrus punch. This one is a keeper for sure!!
Judywrites

Oct 3, 2013

Found them to be dry. Will try again and make a few adjustments.
4birds

Aug 22, 2013

I've been making these muffins since they were first published in taste of home, several years ago. Love them. I usually grate up the rind from the whole lemon and double the sugar for the topping as it's so good. Otherwise, I follow the recipe exactly. So good warmed up for 15 seconds in the microwave.
lberry222

Apr 29, 2013

Yum! Super easy to make and very tasty.
jciancio

Aug 30, 2012

Just made these on my lunch hour. Very quick and easy, and really delicious. I followed the recipe as is (except I doubled it) and am very pleased with how they turned out!