How to Bake Lemon and Candied Ginger Muffins

Baking lemon and candied ginger muffins is a delightful way to enjoy a sweet and tangy treat. Here's a step-by-step recipe for making them:

Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 2 large eggs - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 tbsp lemon zest - 1/2 cup buttermilk - 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and buttermilk.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped candied ginger.

5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Serve and enjoy your delicious lemon and candied ginger muffins!

Optional: If you'd like, you can make a simple lemon glaze to drizzle over the muffins once they've cooled. To do this, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the muffins and allow it to set before serving.