Burst O' Lemon Muffins

Name: Burst O' Lemon Muffins
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup lemon yogurt (8 ounces) or 1 cup vanilla yogurt (8 ounces); 1 egg; 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted; 1 -2 tablespoon lemon zest, grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup coconut, flaked; Topping; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup lemon yogurt (8 ounces) or 1 cup vanilla yogurt (8 ounces)
1 egg
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 -2 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup coconut, flaked
Topping
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat the yogurt, egg, butter, lemon peel and lemon juice until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2

Fold in the coconut. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full.
3

Bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.
4

In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.
5

Stir in coconut. Using a toothpick, poke 6-8 holes each muffin.
6

Spoon the coconut mixture over muffins.
7

Serve warm or cool to room temperature.
8

We have found we prefer them cooled as the lemon flavor isn't as overwhelming once they reach room temperature.