Blueberry Almond Muffins

The hint of almond and the sheer number of blueberries are what make these muffins special. Best warm out of the oven.

• 
  2 c flour
  
• 2 t baking powder
• 3/4 t salt
• 1/2 c butter, softened (113 g, or less if using Dutch butter)
• 1 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1.5 t vanilla
• 1/4 t almond extract
• 1/2 c milk
• 2.25 c fresh blueberries, washed and dried

1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powder and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar for 2 min.
3. Add eggs one at a time.
4. Stir in the extracts.
5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to make a thick batter.
6. Gently fold in the blueberries. Do not overmix.
7. Scoop into paper liners in muffin tin.
8. Bake at 375/190 for 30 min until lightly golden.
9. Cool in pan 10 min.
10. Run knife around edge to remove from muffin tin and cool on wire rack.