LEMON-LIME MUFFINS

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I got this from a B&B site....credit is given to the Benjamin Prescott Inn. Wonderful, refreshing muffins - good on their own or as part of a brunch menu. Cook time includes cooling time.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon lemon extract
8 ounces lime yogurt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 1/2 ounces lime juice, divided (4.5 oz, 2 oz.)
2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons lime peel, grated
additional granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat the egg yolks until well blended, and add them to the butter mixture.
  • Add the lemon extract and combine.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix the lime yogurt with the baking soda and set aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Add it to the egg mixture alternately with 4 1/2 oz.
  • of the lime juice, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  • Beat the egg whites well, and mix into the other ingredients.
  • Add the grated peel.
  • Fold in the yogurt mixture last, until thoroughly blended.
  • Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool for about 15 minutes, then dip the top of each muffin first in the remaining 2 oz.
  • lime juice, followed by granulated sugar.

Abduljalil Khan
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Meh.


Kiya Hailu
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Will definitely make again!


Ishmael Ndlovu
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They were easy to make and tasted great!


hansam prem
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The muffins were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Stefan Atkins xju
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The muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Adil Imran
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I'm not a big fan of lemon or lime, but these muffins were surprisingly good. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced.


Lesley Pullen
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These muffins are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Mariam Aljzmati
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I love how moist these muffins are. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Xavier David
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The muffins were delicious! The lemon and lime flavors were perfectly balanced.


mike topaz
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


wilson paul
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of lemon and lime.