Lemon Blueberry Muffins

These are so yummy with their lemony-sugary tops and real blueberries! They don't last long around here.


Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray muffin tins with cooking spray.

Mix:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Set aside.

In another bowl mix:
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup softened butter or shortening

Add in:
zest of one lemon

Pour liquid mixture into dry mixture and mix until just combined.
Add in:

1 cup frozen blueberries

Folding in the berries until just mixed.

Pour mix into muffin pan and bake for 20-25 min.

Topping:

In a bowl, mix:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice (from lemon you tested or bottled)

In another bowl:
1/2 cup sugar

When muffins are done, dip the tops in the lemon/butter bowl then in the sugar bowl.
Serve warm.

Honey Muffins

These honey flavored muffins are really delicious! Especially right out of the oven ... mmmm!

Recipe:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup honey

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease or line standard muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
Combine egg, milk, butter and honey in a small bowl.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4ths full with batter.
Bake 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.