Lemon Muffins
Bright, tender muffins bursting with tart lemon flavor and a delicate crumb, perfect for breakfast or a light snack.
⏱ 30 minServes 12American
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- •0.5 teaspoons salt
- •0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- •1 cup granulated sugar
- •2 large eggs
- •0.5 cup sour cream
- •3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons lemon zest
- •0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper cups.
- 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- 3Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- 4Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- 5Fold in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 6Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 7Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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