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Delightfully Zesty Lemon Muffins

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A delightful combination of sweet and tangy lemon muffins, perfectly fluffy with a hint of crumbly joy on top. Light and airy, these muffins are a perfect way to start your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup streusel topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare your muffin tin by greasing it with butter or lining it with paper liners.
  3. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Combine the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice in another bowl.
  5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.
  7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for a few minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For an extra layer of sweetness, drizzle a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cooled muffins. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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