Blueberry-Lemon Muffins
Makes 12 muffins:
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1 3/4-cups all-purpose flour
1/2-cup sugar
2 1/2-teaspoons baking powder
3/4-teaspoon salt
1 to 2-teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-egg,beaten
3/4-cup milk
1/3-cup cooking oil
1-cup blueberries
2-tablespoons butter,melted
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*1*
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
*2*
Lightly grease or place paper liners in twelve 2 1/2-inch
muffin cups.
*3*
In a medium bowl,stir together the flour,1/4 cup of the sugar,
The baking powder and salt.Stir in the grated lemon peel.
*4*
In a large bowl,beat the egg with the milk and oil.Add the flour
mixture to the egg mixture,stirring just to combine the ingredients.
Be careful not to beat the batter too much;It should still
have a few lumps.
*5*
Toss the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of the sugar.Fold
the blueberries into the batter.Spoon the batter into the
prepared cups,filling them only 2/3 full.
*6*
Bake the muffins in the 400 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes
or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centers comes
out clean.While the muffins are warm,dip the tops in the melted
butter and then into the remaining sugar.
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