Edna Dolan’s Red, White & Blueberry Muffins & Connecticut Fourth of July Memories

 

We grew up on the shore in Connecticut where Fourth of July was a glorious, beach-centered celebration with lobsters, sparklers and fireworks over Long Island Sound. My mother would haul everything to the beach in a cadre of coolers. You know there were blue gingham table cloths, patriotic centerpieces and matching Citronella candles. Tiny American Flags for All! Nothing beats a Connecticut Fourth. Even the traffic home from the beach after the fireworks was an essential part of the holiday.

The memory was so strong and meaningful, I wrote about it in The Sweeney Sisters. (A fun Fourth of July Read available now on Kindle Unlimited.)

We first published this recipe in our book, Satellite Sisters UnCommon Senses. Subsequently, we’d post the recipe every fews years. For those of you new to the Sisterhood, we wanted to repost the recipe and  the background. We’re so happy to be able to share this recipe and so touched that over the years, our mother’s blueberry muffins have become part of  your celebration. 

 

Edna Dolan’s UNBELIEVABLE

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

3 ½ c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 T. baking powder
¾ c. sugar
Pinch of salt
5 eggs, slightly beaten
½ c. milk
5 oz. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 or 5 cups blueberries (My mother always uses fresh, but you can use frozen)
Additional sugar for topping

 

 

 

Thanks to Stephanie Weaver for the photograph. To find Stephanie’s Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffin Recipe, click here. To read more about her Migraine Relief Plan, click here.