The History of Minnesota's State Muffin

Ingredients

• 2 c. Flour
• ½ c. Sugar in the Raw (large-grain brown sugar)
• 1 T. Baking powder
• ½ t. Salt
• 1 T. Orange zest (grated peel)
• 1 c. Blueberries (fresh, dried, or frozen—Do not thaw or rehydrate)
• 1 c. White Chocolate Chips (*optional, but great!)
• 1-¼ c. Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• ½ t. Vanilla

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix buttermilk, egg, and vanilla; set aside. Mix dry ingredients, orange zest, blueberries, and white chocolate chips. Make well in center, pour in liquid mixture and stir lightly just until mixed. Spoon into lined or greased muffin tins. Top with sugar in the raw, and bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Make’s a “Baker’s” dozen.