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Overhead shot of a round muffin with a domed top, drizzled with honey and topped with a lemon slice and a few tea leaves.

Earl Grey Honey Muffins

Steeped Earl Grey tea and honey flavor these baked muffins, made with lemon zest and juice for a bright finish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 earl grey tea bag
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 300g
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 5/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • honey to serve

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven:

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare muffin pan:

    Place paper liners in a muffin pan or mist with baking spray. Put aside.
  3. Infuse milk with tea:

    In a small pot, heat milk and tea bag until it almost boils. Take off heat, cover, and let sit 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bag. Let milk cool down.
  4. Mix dry ingredients:

    In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest using a whisk.
  5. Combine wet ingredients:

    In a separate small bowl, mix honey, oil, eggs, and lemon juice. Add cooled milk and whisk in.
  6. Combine wet and dry:

    Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fill muffin cups:

    Drop batter into muffin cups using a 3-tablespoon scoop.
  8. Bake muffins:

    Bake for about 14 minutes until tops are golden.
  9. Serve with honey:

    Accompany with honey.