🍋 Fresh and Tangy Lemon Muffins – A Burst of Citrus Delight!
Discover the zesty goodness of lemon muffins – a fresh and flavorful take on the classic American muffin. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a treat for any occasion. These muffins combine the tang of organic lemons with a soft, sweet dough for a delightful experience in every bite. 🍋✨
📋 Ingredients – What You’ll Need
Here’s a list of ingredients to create approximately 12 lemon muffins:
- Organic Lemons: 2 pieces (for zest and juice)
- Icing Sugar: 150 g
- All-Purpose Flour (Type 405): 130 g
- Milk: 70 ml
- Cornstarch: 50 g
- Sunflower Oil: 40 ml
- Baking Powder: 8 g
- Eggs: 2 pieces
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- Powdered Sugar: 80 g
- Lemon Juice: 3 tablespoons
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Organic Lemon: 1 piece (sliced)
- Fresh Mint Leaves
👨🍳 How to Make Lemon Muffins – Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed steps to prepare your tangy and soft lemon muffins:
- Step 1: Collect the granulated sugar in a bowl and mix it with the grated lemon zest to infuse the sugar with citrus flavor.
- Step 2: Add the sifted flour, cornstarch, and baking powder to the bowl.
- Step 3: Mix the dry ingredients well to combine.
- Step 4: Gradually add the milk and stir until incorporated.
- Step 5: Add the sunflower oil and mix again.
- Step 6: Squeeze the juice from the lemons and add it to the bowl.
- Step 7: Crack the eggs into the mixture.
- Step 8: Mix everything thoroughly using a hand mixer until you get a creamy, lump-free batter.
- Step 9: Using an ice cream scoop, evenly distribute the batter into a paper-lined muffin tin.
- Step 10: Place the tray in a static oven preheated to 180°C and bake for about 20 minutes. Check with a toothpick – it should come out clean when the muffins are done.
