Lemon Tea Muffins

(8 servings) Printable Version

2 large eggs - separated
1/2 cup butter - softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
For The Topping:
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until light and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Fold in yolks. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the creamed mixture with lemon juice, stirring just until combined. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.

Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.

These easy-to-make muffins are filled to the brim with lemon flavor. Great for tea time.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank snacky for this recipe.

Recipe number 393. Submitted 9/13/2002.

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