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Rhubarb Muffins

Rhubarb Muffins

Bake Rhubarb Muffins with tangy rhubarb and crisp streusel. Make 12 tender muffins in about 33 minutes.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Yield12

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and prepare the muffin pan

Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease twelve muffin wells or line them with paper liners. Work quickly and lightly so the liners sit neatly in the wells; this is a simple, helpful first step that sets you up for even baking and easy removal later.

Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients

In a large bowl whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt until evenly distributed and aerated. Use a gentle, circular motion with the whisk to break up any small lumps and create a light, uniform dry blend ready to receive the wet ingredients.

Step 3: Whisk the wet ingredients

In a separate small bowl vigorously whisk the beaten egg with the milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until blended and slightly frothy. The wet mixture should look smooth and homogenous, warm-to-the-touch from the melted butter but not hot.

Step 4: Add the rhubarb and make a well

Toss the chopped rhubarb into the dry flour mixture so each piece is lightly coated — this helps the fruit suspend in the batter and prevents sinking. Make a shallow well in the center of the dry mix so the wet ingredients can be added without needing excessive stirring.

Step 5: Combine wet and dry until just moistened

Pour the wet mixture into the well and fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon, stirring just until the flour streaks disappear and the batter is moistened; it should be slightly lumpy with visible chunks of rhubarb peek-through. Avoid overmixing so the muffins stay tender.

Step 6: Portion the batter and add streusel

Divide the batter evenly among the twelve prepared wells, filling each roughly three-quarters full. If using streusel, sprinkle a generous crumble topping over each filled well so each muffin will bake with a crisp, sugary crown.

Step 7: Bake and cool

Bake for about 16–19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown. Remove the muffins from the pan and transfer them to a cooling rack placed on the same work surface; allow to cool completely so the crumb sets.

Step 8: Serve warm or at room temperature

Once cooled, present the muffins simply: a single golden muffin with crisp streusel, flecks of red rhubarb visible in the crumb, a small dish of softened butter nearby for spreading. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature — they hold their texture beautifully.

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