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Lemon Muffins

Lemon Muffins

Delicious lemon muffins made with real lemons, soft and fluffy with a simple glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course bread, Breakfast, quick bread
Cuisine American
Servings 11 muffins
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin tin

Ingredients
  

Muffins

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 220 g
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar 150 g
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ¾ cups sour cream 180 g
  • ½ cups unsalted butter 113 g, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract optional

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar 160 g
  • 1 ½ – 3 Tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 425F (220C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, melted butter, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and lemon extract (if using) until well-combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and use a spatula to gently combine until you have a uniform batter.
  • Evenly divide batter into prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in center rack of 425F (220C) for 8 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350F and continue to bake for another 5-6 minutes.
  • Allow muffins to cool in their pan for about 5-10 minutes before removing and cooling on a rack.

Lemon Glaze

  • Whisk together powdered sugar and 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice, adjusting lemon juice until a smooth consistency is reached.
  • Drizzle over muffins or dip completely cooled muffin tops in the glaze.
  • Allow glaze to sit and become firm before serving.

Notes

For large muffins, divide batter into just 10 or 11 liners; best enjoyed fresh but can store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Breakfast, dessert, Lemon Muffins, muffins, snack
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