HERB AND SOUR CREAM MUFFINS

Herb and Sour Cream Muffins image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Muffins

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 c unbleached all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 c sour cream
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh dil, chopped
2 tsp fresh marjoram, chopped
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
melted butter

Steps:

1. Position rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter 12 regular size muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2. Whisk first 4 ingredients in a large bowl and blend well. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, sour cream and oil in a medium bowl; blending well. Then add fresh herbs and zest.
3. Combine buttermilk mixture with flour mixture and mix until just combined. Divide batter among prepared cups and brush tops lightly with melted butter..
4. Bake muffins 20 minutes. Brush tops with butter. Continue baking until golden on top and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean., approx. 15 minutes longer. Turn muffins out onto a rack. Serve warm.