Here’s a bright and delicious recipe for lemon muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Lemon Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted: Or use vegetable oil for a lighter option.
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk: Any milk of your choice.
- Zest of 1 large lemon: For extra lemon flavor.
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice: About 1-2 lemons.
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2 tablespoons lemon juice for drizzling.
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine ¾ cup of granulated sugar with ½ cup of melted butter. Add 2 large eggs and whisk until smooth. Then stir in ½ cup of milk, the lemon zest, and ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice until well combined.
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Combine Mixtures:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Fill Muffin Cups:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Optional Glaze:
- If using the glaze, mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled muffins.
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Serve:
- Enjoy your lemon muffins warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Variations:
- Blueberry Lemon Muffins: Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter for a fruity twist.
- Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of poppy seeds for a delightful crunch.
- Coconut Lemon Muffins: Add ½ cup of shredded coconut for a tropical flavor.
These lemon muffins are light, refreshing, and bursting with citrus flavor! Enjoy!