GINGER-LEMON MUFFINS

Ginger-Lemon Muffins image

Provided by cookiedog

Categories Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unbleached white flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
7 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 lemons, zest of, minced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 and butter muffin tins.
Mix the flour, salt, and baking soda together. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl, add the egg, and beat until smooth. Add the buttermilk and mix until blended, being sure to scrape down the sides.
Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in the grated ginger and lemon zest.
Spoon the batter into the muffin tins so that each cup is three-quarters full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the muffins are set inside and turn golden.