Lemon Drizzle Muffins

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. 4

   Stir in the lemon zest and juice.

5. 5

   Sift the maida into the mixture and fold it in gently.

6. 6

   Gradually add the milk, stirring until the batter is smooth.

7. 7

   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cases.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

9. 9

   Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Optionally, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from icing sugar and lemon juice for extra flavor.