There's just something about baking these Strawberry muffins that brings the best of the season to your kitchen. The aroma that wafts from the oven is so sweet and so homey. Deliciously moist and flavorful. Which makes these Strawberry Muffins, a perfect sweet and moist treat.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a muffin tin with cups or grease with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, toss finely chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, and beat until completely combined, then add the buttermilk and beat until incorporated.
To the batter add 2½ cups flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined. Then gently fold in the strawberries.
Transfer batter to a 12-cup muffin tin. Sprinkle each muffin with Sparkling Sugar if desired. It gives a nice crunch to the top of the muffins but is not necessary for the flavor.
Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Then, without opening the oven, reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 13 to 15 minutes, or until muffins are slightly golden brown and done in the center.
Notes
Buttermilk Substitution
If you don't have buttermilk on hand, measure just shy of 1 cup milk and add a dash of white vinegar to equal 3/4 cup liquid. Let sit a couple of seconds.