Lemon-Glazed Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

Muffins

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Grated zest from 1 lemon (reserve lemon for glaze)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk

Glaze

• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with Pam.
2. In mixer, cream butter and sugar thoroughly.
3. Add zest and eggs; beat until fluffy.
4. On lowest speed on blender, stir in baking soda and 1 cup of the flour; mix for a few seconds, then stir in buttermilk and let mix for approximately 10 seconds.
5. Add remainder of flour. Beat on medium speed for a few seconds until well blended, but do not over-beat.
6. Divide mixture into baking tin and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes; until light golden brown.
7. Let cool for approximately 10 minutes, then combine glaze ingredients, and brush over muffins with pastry brush.
8. Cool for 10 minutes, loosen and serve.

Attribution

Posted by kdipaolo at Recipe Goldmine 7/7/01 9:28:00 pm.