Sunday, May 24, 2009

Blueberry Muffins


Blueberry Muffins

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 recipe Muffin Topping (recipe follows)
1 recipe Muffin Glaze (recipe follows)

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until well blended. Make a well in center of mixture. Place egg, butter, and milk in center and stir just until blended. Carefully stir in lemon zest and blueberries. Fill 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle with Muffin Topping. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with Muffin Glaze.

Muffin Topping

1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter, melted

In a large bowl, combine above ingredients and sprinkle over muffins.

Muffin Glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice together. Drizzle over muffins after baking.