Kittencal's Muffin Shop Jumbo Blueberry or Strawberry Muffins
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These are bakery-quality muffins, the directions slightly differ from the regular method which is what sets these apart and the method that many bakeries use to make their muffins, the butter is mixed with the flour firstly to create a lighter-textured baked muffin, you may omit the berries and add in whatever you desire, chocolate chips, dried fruit etc, if using strawberries choose red very firm berries using soft berries will create a soft sticky dough --- these may be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature, rewarm in a 275°F oven for about 8 minutes --- see my recipe#78579 for greasing pans :)
04In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer blend the flour with sugar, butter and salt until mixture resembles a fine meal (reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture and transfer to a small bowl; set aside to sprinkle on top of muffins).
05In a small bowl mix together baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest to the remaining flour mixture; mix until combined.
06In a bowl whisk together buttermilk with eggs and vanilla to blend; add to the creamed mixture; gently mix just until combined (do not over mix!).
07Carefully fold in the blueberries or chopped strawberries.
08Divide the mixture between the muffin tins.
09Sprinkle the reserved streusel over tops of muffins.
10Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until muffins test done (if using frozen berries baking time will increase slightly).
11Cool for about 5 minutes in tins then carefully lift out to a rack.