Rich Lemon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
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• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 eggs
• finely grated rind of lemon

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Butter muffin cups.

Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend well.

Melt butter. Take off heat and stir in lemon juice, eggs, and rind.

Stir egg mixture into dry ingredients and blend until well moistened.

Spoon into muffin cups and sprinkle top of batter with 2 tablespoons sugar.

Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly browned.

By Robin from Washington, IA