Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins are moist and tender on the within with a crystal-sugar snap on the skin. Completely candy and summery!

The primary factor you have to find out about these muffins is that they miiight be the perfect I’ve ever had, and if I hadn’t scooped the gluten free flour out of the bag to make them I’d by no means, ever guess they had been GF.

Moist and tender on the within with a crystal-sugar crunch on the skin, they’re a MUST TRY for the summer season season once we’ve bought recent and juicy strawberries popping out of our ears!

Recent Strawberry Muffins Impressed by Dealer Joe’s

The thought for these gluten free strawberry muffins got here from my sister in regulation. We’ve got a behavior of texting one another enjoyable and attention-grabbing merchandise we predict the opposite may like. From bathe cleaners to rainbow boba drinks, backyard planter inserts to vegan cheese dips — between the 2 of us we’ve bought a suggestion for just about any kind of something you may be searching for.

Final month she despatched me a photograph of the Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins she purchased at Dealer Joe’s that her youngsters simply liked. I couldn’t cease interested by them — up till that time I’d by no means had a strawberry muffin and was very intrigued — so I had her ship me a photograph of the ingredient listing so I may attempt to recreate them.

Full disclosure: I’ve but to attempt the TJ’s muffins however there may be ZERO cause to make the trek as a result of these gentle and fluffy, completely candy and berry-packed muffins are so, so, so good! My center stuffed two in his mouth as a snack in underneath a minute. My husband ate one then panicked considering I’d by accident used common, all-purpose flour as a substitute of gluten free flour (we don’t preserve reg flour in the home, however that’s how incredible they’re.)

Lengthy story quick, you have to attempt these outrageously scrumptious gluten free strawberry muffins for your self!

Elements Wanted

Raid your fridge and pantry for the baking staples and juicy berries you’ll have to make this simple, gluten free muffin recipe.

• Butter. I all the time use salted butter in my cooking and baking. Should you’re utilizing unsalted butter, you may take into account including an additional pinch of salt to the dry substances.
• Buttermilk. Supplies a touch of tang and wealthy moistness to those muffins. Dealer Joe’s Strawberry Muffins embody buttermilk and in the event that they hadn’t I don’t know if I might have reached for it. That stated, it’s going to grow to be a staple in my gluten free muffins any more as a result of it provides a lot to each the flavour and texture of the muffins.
• Granulated sugar. Plain ol’ white sugar sweetens issues up.
• Eggs. Add construction and quantity.
• Vanilla extract and cinnamon. Only a contact of each provides the NICEST cozy taste.
• Gluten free baking flour mix. I examined this recipe utilizing King Arthur Flour Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour. I do suppose this recipe would work properly with different manufacturers/blends. Make sure the mix you utilize consists of xanthan gum as a binder.
• Baking powder and baking soda. A selected mix of each give us tall and fluffy muffins.
• Strawberries. The star! Chop your strawberries into small items then fold them into the batter. No have to toss them with flour first — they gained’t sink. You may swap in another recent berry to this muffin base. Blueberries or raspberries could be nice!

Can I Make These Vegan?

I’ve solely examined this recipe utilizing common butter, milk, and eggs, however really feel optimistic that they could possibly be made with dairy-free / vegan substitutions for every. Right here’s what I’d do:

• Use vegan butter. I like Nation Crock Plant Butter Sticks with Avocado Oil.
• Make vegan buttermilk. Add 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar to 1/2 cup plant-based milk then stir and let sit for 10 minutes earlier than including to the recipe.
• Use powdered egg replacer. I like how Bob’s Pink Mill Powdered Egg Replacer works in different recipes as a vegan egg alternative.

Okay — seize your apron, preheat the oven and let’s bake!

How one can Make Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins

Begin by including softened butter and sugar to the bowl of an electrical mixer or to a big mixing bowl if utilizing a handheld mixer. Beat on medium-high pace till the butter is pale yellow, 1 minute.

Add two eggs one after the other, mixing till the egg is simply mixed earlier than including the subsequent one. Add a splash of vanilla extract then combine to mix. Scrape down the edges of the bowl with a spatula.

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk collectively gluten free baking flour mix, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt then add half the combination into the bowl and blend on medium pace till simply mixed.

Add buttermilk then combine to mix, after which add the remaining dry substances and blend to mix.

Take away the bowl from the stand then add chopped recent strawberries and use a spatula to fold them into the muffin batter, which can be pretty thick.

Line two muffin tins then scoop 1/4 batter into the cups — I exploit an ice cream scoop — and bake at 375 levels for 19-21 minutes, or till a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear, rotating the pans midway by.

Let the muffins sit contained in the tins for five minutes earlier than eradicating to a cooling rack to chill fully. I’m telling you, the crackly sugar high and tender insides studded with candy strawberries is just irresistible. The PERFECT summer season deal with!

How one can Freeze

These muffins freeze fantastically. Cool them fully to room temperature then place inside a Ziplock freezer bag, take away the air, and freeze for as much as 3 months. Thaw within the fridge or on the counter then get pleasure from (once more).

Whether or not it’s your first time attempting strawberry muffins, or one hundredth, I simply know you’re going to LOVE this selfmade, gluten-free strawberry muffin recipe! Take pleasure in!

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Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins

Description

Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins are moist and tender on the within with a crystal-sugar snap on the skin. Completely candy and summery!

Elements

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 giant eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups gluten free flour baking mix WITH binder (see notes)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1-1/2 cups chopped strawberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 levels then line 2, 12 cup muffin tins with 15 liners whole and put aside.
2. Add softened butter and sugar to the bowl of an electrical stand mixer, or a big glass bowl if utilizing a hand-held mixer, then beat on medium-high pace till combination is pale yellow, 1 minute. Scrape down the edges of the bowl then add eggs one after the other, mixing on medium pace till simply mixed earlier than including the subsequent egg. Add vanilla then combine on medium pace till simply mixed. Scrape down the edges of the bowl.
3. To a small mixing bowl add gluten free flour mix, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt then whisk to mix. Add half the dry substances to the moist substances then combine on medium pace till simply mixed. Add buttermilk then combine on medium pace till simply mixed. Add remaining dry substances then combine on medium pace till simply mixed. Add chopped strawberries then fold into the batter with a spatula.
4. Scoop 1/4 cup batter into every lined muffin cup then bake for 19-21 minutes, or till golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffins comes out clear, rotating pans 180 levels midway by. Let muffins cool within the tins for five minutes earlier than eradicating to a cooling rack to chill fully.

Notes

• I examined this recipe utilizing King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour. Your outcomes might differ if utilizing a special GF flour mix.
• To freeze: cool muffins on the cooling rack fully then place inside a Ziplock freezer bag and freeze. Thaw within the fridge or on the counter.

This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Lady Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.

Pictures by Ashley McLaughlin