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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
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 240 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:

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

    Place paper liners in a muffin pan or mist with baking spray. Put aside.
  • 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.
  • Mix dry ingredients:

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

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

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

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

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

    Accompany with honey.
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