LEMON-LIME MUFFINS

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I got this from a B&B site....credit is given to the Benjamin Prescott Inn. Wonderful, refreshing muffins - good on their own or as part of a brunch menu. Cook time includes cooling time.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon lemon extract
8 ounces lime yogurt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 1/2 ounces lime juice, divided (4.5 oz, 2 oz.)
2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons lime peel, grated
additional granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Beat the egg yolks until well blended, and add them to the butter mixture.
  • Add the lemon extract and combine.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix the lime yogurt with the baking soda and set aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Add it to the egg mixture alternately with 4 1/2 oz.
  • of the lime juice, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  • Beat the egg whites well, and mix into the other ingredients.
  • Add the grated peel.
  • Fold in the yogurt mixture last, until thoroughly blended.
  • Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool for about 15 minutes, then dip the top of each muffin first in the remaining 2 oz.
  • lime juice, followed by granulated sugar.

Afeez Toheeb
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These muffins were amazing! I loved the combination of lemon and lime, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Arun Pradhan
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These muffins were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, they were still good.


Koushila Lamghada
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I've been looking for a good lemon-lime muffin recipe, and this one is definitely it. The muffins are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


David mickybrown
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These muffins were so easy to make, and they turned out so moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making them again.


Alexander Selva
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my muffins turned out really dry. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Sharon Chitapita
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover lemons and limes. They're also a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Taha Chaudhary
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I made these muffins for my kids' school bake sale, and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.


Dawn Power
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These muffins were perfect for my summer brunch. They were light and fluffy, and the citrus flavors were so refreshing.


Tisha Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon-lime desserts, but these muffins were actually really good. The glaze really made them.


kalesu mutti
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These muffins were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Shan Baba
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I loved the combination of lemon and lime in these muffins. They were so refreshing and flavorful.


Lejla Lidjan
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These muffins were a breeze to make, and they turned out so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Oshan Asiri
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I've tried many lemon-lime muffin recipes, and this one is by far the best. The muffins are moist and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for.


jason sankar
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These muffins were amazing! The lemon and lime flavors were perfectly balanced, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Stanley Hess
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my muffins turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


nayon Paul
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Nevaeh Branigin
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Delicious and moist! I will definitely be making these again.


dilsad khan
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These muffins were easy to make and turned out great! I especially loved the glaze.


Shaziii marth
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The muffins are light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of lemon and lime flavors.


Antoinette Walker
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These lemon-lime muffins were a hit at my brunch party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the citrus glaze was the perfect finishing touch.