Lime And Coconut Syrup Muffins

• None None For the Muffins
• 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup dried, unsweetened (desiccated) coconut
• 1 tsp finely grated lime zest
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• None None For the Syrup
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp grated lime zest

1. Grease a 6-cup microwave-safe silicon muffin pan.
2. To make the muffins, sift the flour into a large bowl, then add sugar, coconut and lime zest. Stir to combine, then make a well in center.
3. Place buttermilk, eggs, and oil in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Pour into center of flour mixture and stir quickly with a wooden spoon until mixture is just combined (do not over-mix). Spoon 1/4-cup measures of mixture into prepared pan. Microwave, uncovered, on medium (600 watts/50%) for 7 mins, until just cooked when tested with a skewer (tops will be slightly sticky). Stand for 1 min before turning out onto a wire rack. Cook remaining mixture to make 4 more muffins.
4. Make the syrup by combining all ingredients in a small, microwave-safe glass dish. Cover and microwave on high (1200 watts/100%) for 1 min. Stir until well combined, then spoon over warm muffins. Stand for 2 mins before serving.

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