Moist Lemon Streusel Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt (for streusel)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
3. In another bowl, beat the egg until frothy, and then add the melted butter, buttermilk, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
5. For the streusel, mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, cold cubed butter, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until crumbly.
6. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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