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Lemon Zest Muffins

Lemon Zest Muffins prepared dish

These lemon zest muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack, they are easy to make and sure to please. Enjoy them warm with a pat of butter or on their own for a refreshing treat!

This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include milk, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon zest.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 whole large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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