Sour Cream Lemon Muffins
Sour cream lemon muffins boast a wonderful texture and a bright lemon flavor from zest and a simple syrup.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 F and grease 12 muffin cups.
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Whisk together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk sour cream, egg, melted butter, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.
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Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and moistened.
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Fill muffin cups two-thirds full and bake for 18 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack; poke each muffin several times.
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While muffins bake, combine 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Drizzle the lemon syrup over the warm muffins.