Nutty Lemon Muffins

Ingredients

Muffins

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped walnut
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/3 cups butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Streusel topping

• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

1. 1

   For the muffins ~ mix the flour, walnuts, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Beat the egg with a fork in a small bowl; then add milk butter and sour cream to egg.

3. 3

   Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until just blended.

4. 4

   Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full and sprinkle with streusel topping.

5. 5

   Bake at 400º for 15 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Streusel topping: Combine the flour, sugar, walnuts, butter, lemon zest in a bowl and mix well.