tuscan lemon muffins

Name: Tuscan Lemon Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese; 2/4 cup(s) water; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 1 - egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar

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Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

The tart, rich flavor comes from a favorite Italian combo of olive oil and fresh lemon. Using ricotta cheese ensures a light and fluffy texture while resulting in a moist and delicious muffin. Enjoy these lemony treats for breakfast or a sweet snack.

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yield serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For tuscan lemon muffins

1 3/4 c

all-purpose flour
3/4 c

granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp

baking powder
1/4 tsp

salt
3/4 c

part-skim ricotta cheese
2/4 c

water
1/4 c

olive oil
1 Tbsp

grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp

fresh lemon juice
1

egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp

sugar

How To Make tuscan lemon muffins

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2
Whisk flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl, make a well in the center. Combine ricotta, water, olive oil, grated lemon rind, lemon juice and egg in a separate bowl.
3
Add ricotta mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
4
Place 12 muffin cup liners in muffin cups and coat with cooking spray. Divide batter among muffin cups. Sprinkle sugar over batter.
5
Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
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