LIME AND FRESH GINGER MUFFINS

Steps:

• Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• In a food processor, process sugar, ginger, and lime zest until finely chopped and mixture resembles wet sand.
• In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, whisk the ginger mixture, eggs, buttermilk, and oil together until blended.
• Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
• Divide batter equally among muffin cups.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes or until tops are light golden brown and a pick comes out clean.
• Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool while you make the icing.
• In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, lime zest, and lime juice; stir until smooth.
• Spoon over the tops of warm muffins and let cool.