Photo by Iain Bagwell

In our community cookbook, we ask readers to submit their best-loved recipes. Here’s a taste of what got the highest raves in the Southern Living test kitchen this month: fresh-from the oven muffins.

From the Kitchen of Peggy Sharpe
Collierville, TN

“My co-workers demand these any time we have an office breakfast.” Peggy adds a sweet drizzle over warm Lemon Muffins that we love: Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice.

Lemon Muffins

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Preparation: 
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and lemon zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon into a lightly greased 12-cup muffin pan, filling two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.

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