American · FROM THE FDR RECIPES KITCHEN
Lemon juice and zest flavor a small batch of bright, sweet muffins. Mix the batter briefly once the flour goes in for a more tender crumb.
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan.
Whisk the flour, baking soda and baking powder in one bowl. In another, whisk sugar, eggs, cooled butter, oil, vanilla, zest and lemon juice.
Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture just until no dry flour remains.
Divide among the cups, filling about two-thirds full. If your pan has small cups, use an extra pan rather than overfilling.
Bake for 20–28 minutes, until a tester comes out without wet batter. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Dust with sugar if desired.
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Adapted from archive recipe 785. The contradictory Fahrenheit/Celsius pair is corrected, the juice is measured and the yield is specified.
Edited for PotusPlate, October 2026. This home adaptation has not yet been kitchen-tested. The archive photograph illustrates the earlier version.
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