I tried 3 celebrity chefs' blueberry muffin recipes, and the best one was the easiest to make

Paige BennettMay 13, 2020, 23:45 IST

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I followed three different blueberry muffin recipes from celebrity chefs Ina Garten, Alton Brown, and Paula Deen to see which one produced the best results.
The muffins I made using Alton Brown's recipe didn't turn out quite right, and the final result was just OK.
The blueberry muffins I baked according to Paula Deen's recipe were dry and bland.
Ina Garten's recipe was easy to follow and it produced the most delicious, fresh-tasting results.
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Blueberry muffins are tasty any time of day, but rather than turning to prepackaged mix, you can have fresh, homemade ones by using simple ingredients — just ask the pros.

To find the best blueberry muffins, I tested recipes from celebrity chefs Ina Garten, Alton Brown, and Paula Deen.

Here's how each batch of muffins turned out, plus which one you should try the next time you're craving a sweet breakfast.

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The muffins I made using Garten's recipe were the best — but with a few tweaks, I think the other recipes could be great.

Overall, each blueberry muffin recipe would benefit from some lemon zest. Paige Bennett for Insider

These muffins just missed the mark.

Even though the muffin needed a lot of sugar, it didn't taste that sweet. Paige Bennett for Insider

These muffins were dry and messy.

The muffins I made using Paula Deen's recipe came out a bit odd. Paige Bennett for Insider

The process was simple, but it produced some strange results.

The muffins seemed to require a lot of sugar. Paige Bennett for Insider

Paula Deen's muffin recipe started off promising, with few ingredients and simple directions.

Paula Deen is known for buttery baked goods. Slaven Vlasic/Getty

The muffins were OK, but I made some changes and tried again.

None of the blueberries sank to the bottom of these muffins. Paige Bennett for Insider

The blueberries didn't sink, but something seemed off about these muffins.

I had to try this recipe twice. Paige Bennett for Insider

These muffins didn't go quite as planned.

Going into the oven, the muffins looked pretty good. Paige Bennett for Insider

The baking process was complex and precise.

Alton Brown's recipe was incredibly detailed. Paige Bennett for Insider

Alton Brown's recipe called for simple ingredients and very specific measurements.

Alton Brown is known for his scientific approach to baking. Jason Merritt/GettyImages

Still, it was love at first bite.

The muffins had a fresh flavor. Paige Bennett for Insider

The muffins looked good, but the blueberries sank.

The muffins weren't exactly perfect, but they were tasty. Paige Bennett for Insider

The baking process surprised me a bit.

The muffins took 24 minutes to get golden brown. Paige Bennett for Insider

The recipe was easy to follow and smelled delicious while baking.

Ina Garten's recipe didn't have too many steps. Paige Bennett for Insider

Ina Garten’s recipe called for simple, fresh ingredients.

Ina Garten is also known as the Barefoot Contessa. Evan Agostini/AP

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