Monday, August 4, 2008

Sunshine Blueberry Muffins

These have to be some of the best muffins and they are sooo easy to make! What makes them a little extra special is the Lemon Sugar Topping.If you want the muffins to stay on the healthier side omit the topping.

Sunshine Blueberry Muffins
yield: 12 muffins

1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 egg, well beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tbsp sugar
grated rind from 1/2 lemon

Topping:
2 tbsp butter, melted
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup sugar

1. In large mixing bowl, mix all dry ingredients
2. Combine egg, oil and milk. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
3. Toss blueberries with 2 tbsp sugar and the lemon rind. Fold carefully into batter.
4. Fill greased muffin pan or liners 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes at 400.
5. While muffins bake mix butter and lemon juice for topping. Keep sugar in separate bowl. While muffins are still hot dip first into the lemon butter mixture and then in sugar. Enjoy!


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