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Prickly Pear

Serves/Makes:1 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) flour
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
• 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) melted butter
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) + 2 tsp (10 ml) poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) half and half
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• 1 T fresh lemon juice

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees (200 C.).
• Line muffin pan with paper baking cups.
• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt.
• In a second bowl blend well the eggs, melted butter, 1 T poppyseeds, half and half, milk, and lemon juice.
• Stir liquid mixture into dry ingredients just until blended.
• Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for 15-18 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack until cool enough to handle then remove from pan.

Comments

Muffins are a favorite of mine because they are quick and can be made fresh for breakfast on a cold morning.