Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Blueberry Muffins

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp.
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

4 tsp vanilla sugar - can use store bought or see recipe below to make your own.

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease muffin pans. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl. Add flour mixture, alternating with milk. Fold in blueberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin pans. Sprinkle tops with vanilla sugar. Bake 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Vanilla Sugar

1 or 2 vanilla beans
2 cups sugar

Place vanilla beans in plastic container. Cover with sugar. Seal with plastic wrap and then lid. Sugar will be ready in 3-4 days.

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