Key Lime Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a muffin pan with paper cups.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   In another bowl, combine the butter, sugar, lime zest, eggs and milk.
5. 5
   Add to the dry ingredients and beat until blended.
6. 6
   Fill the muffin tins thre-quarters full.
7. 7
   Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean.
8. 8
   Remove the muffins from the pan and set aside for about two minutes.
9. 9
   While still hot, dip the top of each muffin in the lime juice, then dip them in sugar.
10. 10
    Place the muffins sugar-side up on a rack.
11. 11
    As they cool, the sugar will form a crunchy topping.