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Lemon Muffins With Spring Redbud Flowers

These lemon muffins with redbuds are made with fresh lemon juice and wild redbud flowers – perfect for a spring breakfast or afternoon tea time!

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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 159kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • 12-cup muffin pan
  • paper liners for muffin cups
  • wooden spoon
  • smaller metal spoons
  • spatula
  • cooling rack

Ingredients 

  • 2 c. unbleached all purpose flour
  • 2/3 c. cane sugar
  • 1 T. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/4 olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 c. milk
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon + lemon peel
  • 1/2 c. redbud flowers + extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. First, preheat the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line the muffin cups with paper liners or grease with butter or oil.
  3. Next, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Measure redbuds into a small separate bowl.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg.
  6. Combine egg with the milk, oil, and lemon juice.
  7. Zest the rind into the wet ingredients for a fresh lemon flavor.
  8. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the egg mixture.
  9. Slowly incorporate the wet ingredients into the flour mixture.
  10. Gently combine redbuds into the muffin batter a little bit at a time.
  11. For best results, fill the muffins cups 2/3 of the way full.
  12. Sprinkle redbuds on the top of the muffins.
  13. Bake for 15 minutes, check for doneness, and continue baking for up to 5 more minutes if needed.
  14. Once they are done, remove from the oven and place warm muffins on a wire rack to cool.
  15. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Variation

A great way to add more flavor to this delicious recipe for all the lemon lovers you know is by putting lemon extract in with the wet ingredients, and then drizzling a sweet lemon glaze over the muffin tops once they cool. 

How to store lemon muffins with redbuds

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container for 2-3 days on the counter, or up to a week in the fridge.
​I hope you enjoy this easy lemon muffin recipe with wild redbuds- happy baking!

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal
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