The Sweetest Blueberry Muffins

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°.

Step 2

Grease 18 regular-size muffin cups (or 12 large size muffins).

Step 3

In bowl, mix butter until creamy. Add sugar and beat until pale and fluffy.

Step 4

Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.

Step 5

Beat in vanilla, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.

Step 6

With spoon, fold in half of flour then half of milk into batter; repeat.

Step 7

Fold in blueberries.

Step 8

Spoon into muffin cups and sprinkle topping onto each muffin.

Step 9

Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch.