Name: Fluffy lemon muffins: tender, fragrant and ready in minutes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 260–270 g plain flour; 10 g baking powder; 1 packet of vanilla sugar (approx. 10 g); a pinch of salt; zest of 1 well-washed lemon; 3 eggs; 180 g granulated sugar; 100 ml vegetable oil; 150 ml milk; granulated sugar for sprinkling before baking

Preparation procedure

Preheating the oven Set the oven to 180 °C and prepare a muffin tray. Line the cups with paper liners, or lightly grease them with oil.
Mixing the dry ingredients Sift the flour into a bowl, add the baking powder, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt and the lemon zest. Stir so everything is evenly distributed.
Preparing the wet mixture In another bowl whisk the eggs with the sugar until the mixture lightens and becomes slightly frothy. Drizzle the oil in a thin stream while continuing to whisk. Finally add the milk.
Combining both mixtures Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ones. Gently fold with a spatula only until combined – do not overmix so the muffins stay fluffy.
Filling the liners Divide the batter into the liners about three quarters of the way full. Sprinkle a small amount of granulated sugar on top of each muffin batter – it will create a crunchy surface when baked.
Baking Bake the muffins for 30–35 minutes. A properly baked muffin has a golden color and a skewer inserted into the center will come out dry.
Finishing Let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool and prevent them from becoming soggy.

Number of servings

12 classic muffins

Conclusion

These lemon muffins are a wonderful example of how simple homemade baking can taste absolutely great. Thanks to the balanced ratio of ingredients they are moist, fragrant and have a delicate lemon flavor that refreshes in every season. They’re suitable for a quick breakfast, for packing to go, or as a dessert for guests. If you like simple and reliable recipes, this will become a staple in your kitchen.