Lemon Raisin Muffins

Zesty, light and lemony, these muffins are a favorite.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

3/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

2 large eggs

3/4 cup buttermilk

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon zest

3/4 cup raisins

Honey Tips

Honey Is Magic

In the days before biology and botany were understood, people thought it was a special kind of magic that turned flower nectar into honey.

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a mixing bowl beat together butter and honey. Add eggs to mixture and beat well. Blend in buttermilk.
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda and lemon zest. Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Mix until flour is moistened. Stir in raisins.
Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake for about 17 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Yields: 1 dozen