Lemon Zest Muffins

4 servings

40 minutes

Lemon zest muffins are a light and airy treat with a refined citrus aroma. Their history begins in American cuisine, where muffins became a popular breakfast option and cozy tea-time pastry. Lemon zest adds bright freshness and a slight tanginess to these muffins, perfectly complementing the sweet base of flour, sugar, and milk. Their texture is tender and slightly moist, while the aroma is invigorating and awakening. They pair excellently with a cup of hot tea or coffee and can also be a wonderful addition to a dessert table. The simplicity of preparation makes them accessible even for beginner cooks, while their versatility allows for experimentation with add-ins like berries or nuts to create new variations on the classic recipe.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 531
• Proteins: 10g
• Fats: 17.7g
• Carbohydrates: 83.8g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 2 glass
• Sugar: 0.5 glass
• Baking powder: 3 tsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Lemon zest: 1 tbsp
• Milk: 0.8 glass
• Chicken egg (large): 1 pc
• Vegetable oil: 0.3 glass

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Grease the muffin pan with oil or place a paper liner in each cup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 0.3 glass

2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 glasss
   • Sugar: 0.5 glass
   • Baking powder: 3 teaspoons
   • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon

3. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg with milk and vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg (large): 1 piece
   • Milk: 0.8 glass
   • Vegetable oil: 0.3 glass

4. Combine both mixtures and mix well (the dough will be slightly lumpy).

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Fill the molds two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes until done, checking with a toothpick.

6. Leave in the mold for 1 minute, then transfer to a plate.