Strawberry Muffins With Vanilla Lemon Glaze |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These are absolutely heaven! good for brunch or a snack Ingredients:
8 tablespoons butter, room temperature |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs, room temperature |
zest from 2 lemon |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons cornmeal |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice |
1/3 cup yogurt |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup strawberry, finely diced |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin and line with paper liners.
2. Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, use a mixer to whip the butter for 5 minutes until it is light and fluffy. Add the sugar and cream for another 2 minutes.
3. With mixer on low, add the eggs one at a time, and then the lemon zest.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, yogurt, and vanilla. With mixer on low slowly pour in the liquid, and then gradually add the flour, mixing just until combined.
5. Finally, use a spoon to fold in the sliced strawberries. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Cool for 45 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, prepare glaze by combining powdered sugar and lemon juice.
8. Once the muffins have cooled, top with glaze. Garnish with slices of strawberries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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