Lavender muffins

Here’s a lovely recipe for lavender muffins that are fragrant and delicious!

Lavender Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender buds
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk)
• Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zest for added flavor

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and dried lavender buds.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and optional lemon zest.

5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.

6. Fill Muffin Tins: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your fragrant lavender muffins!