Preheat
oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Position rack in center of oven. Butter
or spray with a non stick cooking spray 12 - 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inch muffin cups. Can
also line with paper liners.
In a large bowl
combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. In
a separate bowl combine 2 tablespoons of this mixture with the berries.
In a large measuring cup
or bowl
whisk together the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
With a
rubber spatula fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir only
until the ingredients are combined. Gently stir in the berries. Do not over mix the batter or tough
muffins will result.
Evenly fill
the muffin cups with batter, using two spoons or an ice
cream scoop. Sprinkle with the white sugar. Place in the oven and bake until
lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the
center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 - 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire
rack and let cool for about 5
minutes before removing from pan.
Makes 12
regular sized muffins.
Note: If using
frozen berries you may have to bake the muffins a little longer than the stated
time.
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