🍋✨ Burst O’ Lemon Muffins Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 18 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 43 minutes
📖 Description:
Indulge in the vibrant burst of lemony goodness with these Burst O’ Lemon Muffins! If you’re a lemon enthusiast, this recipe is your ticket to citrus paradise. Grated lemon zest adds an intense flavor, and the glaze, oh, it’s a sweet finale that can be tailored to your taste. You’ll find these muffins delightful, and you can even customize by skipping the glaze for a subtler lemon experience. A twist with vanilla yogurt? Why not! Let’s dive into the zesty adventure.
🍞 Recipe Category: Quick Breads
🔍 Keywords: Breads, Fruit, < 60 Mins, Oven
🥣 Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lemon yogurt
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1 -2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup coconut
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for glaze)
- 1 cup flaked coconut (for glaze)
🌟 Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
📊 Review Count: 14
🔥 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 236.5
- Fat Content: 8.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6g
- Cholesterol Content: 29.9mg
- Sodium Content: 227.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 37g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 21.7g
- Protein Content: 3.7g
👩🍳 Recipe Yield: 12 muffins
📝 Recipe Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the lemon yogurt, vanilla yogurt, egg, butter, lemon peel, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Gently fold in the coconut.
- Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and pass the toothpick test.
- Cool the muffins for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the pan to a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar for the glaze; cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in the flaked coconut into the glaze mixture.
- Using a toothpick, poke 6-8 holes in each muffin.
- Spoon the coconut glaze mixture generously over each muffin, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Serve the Burst O’ Lemon Muffins warm or let them cool to room temperature.
🌡️ Tips:
For a less intense lemon flavor, reduce the amount of lemon zest. If you prefer a subtler sweetness, skip the glaze and enjoy them as delightful lemony bites.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
Pair these Burst O’ Lemon Muffins with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a delightful breakfast or afternoon treat. They’re perfect for gatherings, brunches, or whenever you crave a burst of citrus goodness.
👨👩👧👦 Family Verdict:
With a 5-star rating from 14 reviews, it’s safe to say that these Burst O’ Lemon Muffins are a crowd-pleaser. Experiment with the glaze and yogurt variations to find your family’s preferred twist!
🍋🧁 Enjoy your Burst O’ Lemon Muffins Adventure! 🎉
