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Lemon Muffins ~ 柠檬玛芬


What can be most satisfying on a Monday morning when there are warm muffins being served on the breakfast table?  They are quick and easy to whip up as only light mixing is required.  These muffins are full of lemony flavour and fragrance, a big boost for your Monday blues!





Lemon Muffins  ~   柠檬玛芬
Ingredients
  • 250 gm plain flour
  • 150 gm caster sugar
  • 1 'L' egg
  • 1.1/2 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • More lemon zest to sprinkle
Method
  1. Sift flour, baking powder, salt into a mixing bowl, mix in the sugar and lemon zest.  Whisk till well combined.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the egg, add in the milk, followed by the oil and whisk till well incorporated.
  3. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mix till just to dampen the flour.  Do not overmix.  Batter should be lumpy.
  4. Using an icecream scoop, scoop the batter into a lined muffin pan, 2/3 full.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg.C, for 20 to 25 mins. till golden brown.  Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle freshly grated lemon zest on top, before serving.
  7. Yield :  9 muffins



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