burst o' lemon muffins

(2 RATINGS)
75 Pinches
decatur, AR
Updated on Aug 26, 2012

Found several really good muffin recipes in an old 1999 addition of Taste Of Home.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 1 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lemon or vanilla yogurt
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

How To Make burst o' lemon muffins

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar 3/4 cup, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Step 2
    In another bowl, beat the yogurt, egg, 1/2 cup of melted butter, lemon peel and lemon juice 1 tablespoon, until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the 1/2 cup coconut.
  • Step 3
    Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
  • Step 4
    In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in 1/4 cup toasted conconut. Using a toothpick, poke 6-8 holes in each muffin. Spoon the coconut mixture over muffins. Serve warm or cool to room temperature.

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Category: Muffins
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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