Introducing Mean Chef’s Lemon Sour Cream Muffins – a delightful creation that promises to tantalize your taste buds with its light, fluffy texture and refreshing hint of lemon 🍋. These muffins, which lean towards the cake-like spectrum, are perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat any time of the day. With just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Mean Chef’s Lemon Sour Cream Muffins
- Category: Quick Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Lemon, Citrus, Fruit, < 60 Mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 10 muffins
- Aggregated Rating: 4 stars
- Calories per Serving: 311.3
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 73.6mg
- Sodium: 349.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 40.8g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 21.1g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Fat: 15g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 cups unbleached white flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️
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Grease your muffin tins to prevent sticking. 🧁
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Melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool while you prepare the other ingredients. This step ensures that the melted butter doesn’t cook the eggs when mixed together. 🧈
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In a large bowl, combine the unbleached white flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Thoroughly mix these dry ingredients to ensure even distribution. 🥣
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In a smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs and sour cream until well combined. This mixture will add moisture and richness to your muffins. 🥚
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Stir in the cooled melted butter, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and the juice and zest of 1 lemon into the egg and sour cream mixture. This addition brings in the delightful citrus flavor that makes these muffins special. 🍋
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Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. This will be the space where you’ll pour in the wet ingredients. ⛲
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Add the wet ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. Mix everything together with as few strokes as possible. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can result in tough muffins. 🥄
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Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full. This allows room for the muffins to rise beautifully in the oven. 🥄
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Bake the muffins in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 🕒
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Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tins for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step ensures that the muffins set properly and are easier to handle. 🧊
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Serve these lemon sour cream muffins warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the burst of citrus flavor with each delightful bite! They pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy morning treat. ☕
These Lemon Sour Cream Muffins are bound to become a staple in your baking routine, loved by family and friends alike. With their moist crumb and bright lemon flavor, they’re a delightful addition to any breakfast table or afternoon snack spread. So why wait? Get baking and indulge in these irresistible treats today! 🍋🧁
