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Lemon Streusel Muffins |
1 cup butter or margarine -- softened 1 cup sugar 4 eggs -- separated 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup lemon juice Topping 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolks. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with lemon juice. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: about 1 dozen.
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