Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • Lemon Zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Milk

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Line a muffin tray with 12 muffin liners and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • Place the white sugar in a large bowl and zest the lemon directly over top. Rub the lemon zest into the sugar to impart the flavor. Remove 2 Tablespoons of the lemon sugar and set aside for topping the muffins.
  • Add the oil and ricotta cheese and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, lemon juice and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  • Stir in the flour mixture until combined and no dry streaks remain, then stir in the milk until completely incorporated.
  • Portion out the muffin batter into the prepared muffin liners. Sprinkle with the reserved lemon sugar.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and muffins are golden.