Lemon Yeast Puffs

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
Yield 1-1/2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
The lemon flavor in these yeast muffins makes them unique. My husband is a minister, and we're invited to many potlucks. People love these muffins.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, lemon zest, salt, lemon juice, eggs and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be thick). Do not knead. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  2. Stir dough down. Fill greased muffin cups half full. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  3. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the dough. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 141 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

The lemon flavor in these yeast muffins makes them unique. My husband is a minister, and we're invited to many potlucks. People love these muffins.
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