Description
Delight in these moist and tender Strawberry Shortcake Muffins, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a light sprinkle of sugar for a sweet, slightly crunchy finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, these muffins combine classic shortcake ingredients with the convenience of a handheld treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar (plus extra for sprinkling on top)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold butter (do not substitute for margarine)
- 1 cup milk
Fruit
- 2 cups chopped strawberries (washed and chopped into 1/8 inch bites)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to ensure even distribution and aeration.
- Cut in Butter: Cut the cold butter into small pieces and incorporate into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your hands until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Sugar and Milk: Stir in the sugar, then pour in the milk and mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix for tender muffins.
- Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold the chopped strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Prepare for Baking: Grease muffin tins well or line them with parchment paper. Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on top of each muffin for a sweet crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve a crumbly, shortcake-like texture.
- Do not substitute butter with margarine for best results in flavor and texture.
- Chopping strawberries into small, uniform pieces helps distribute the fruit evenly throughout the muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using dark or non-stick muffin tins as baking may occur faster.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving to let flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
