Lemon-Poppy Seed Angel Muffins
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 8 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- MAKE THE GLAZE Preheat the oven to 400.
- Lightly spray a standard-size 12-cup muffin pan with vegetable cooking spray and line the cups with paper or foil liners.
- MAKE THE GLAZE In a bowl, sift the flour with the confectioners' sugar and granulated sugar.
- Stir in the poppy seeds.
- MAKE THE GLAZE In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt at high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Using a large rubber spatula, fold in the dry ingredients in three batches.
- MAKE THE GLAZE Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups and bake for 15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and firm to the touch.
- Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the muffins cool completely.
- Run the tip of a small knife around the muffins to loosen them, if necessary, then unmold them.
- MAKE THE GLAZE In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar with the butter, milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the tops of the muffins and sprinkle with the poppy seeds.
- Let the glaze set completely before serving.
allpurpose, sugar, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, egg whites, lemon zest, salt, sugar, unsalted butter, lowfat milk, vanilla, poppy seeds
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lemon-poppy-seed-angel-muffins (may not work)