LEMON TEA MUFFINS

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These are so soft and fluffy with a sweet lemony flavor, and at their best when warm.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Muffins

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
1 c granulated sugar
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c lemon juice
1/4 c finely chopped nuts
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large mixer bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, beat until light.
  • 2. Gradually stir in lemon juice alternately with dry ingredients (do not overmix). In small mixer bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold 1/3 of egg whites into lemon mixture. Fold remaining egg whites into lemon mixture. Fill paper-lined or greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Combine remaining ingredients sprinkle evenly over top of each muffin. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm. 1 1/2 dozen.

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