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Hibiscus Muffins Recipe

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These delightful Hibiscus Muffins combine the floral tartness of hibiscus flowers with a hint of lemon zest and juice, resulting in moist, fragrant, and beautifully tender muffins. Sweetened with honey and sugar, they offer a unique twist on a classic muffin, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

For the Hibiscus Soak

  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For the Muffins

  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • Zest and juice from 1 lemon

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the muffins.
  2. Steep the hibiscus flowers: Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon honey and the dried hibiscus flowers. Let the mixture steep for 15 minutes to extract the floral flavor and vibrant color.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup of softened butter with 1 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will contribute to the muffins’ tender texture.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 2 eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
  6. Mix wet ingredients: Add the lemon juice and zest to ½ cup milk to infuse it with citrus flavor.
  7. Alternate mixing: Gradually add the dry flour mixture and the lemon-infused milk alternately to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  8. Add hibiscus flowers: Fold in the soaked hibiscus flowers along with any remaining liquid from the steeping process to the batter, incorporating their floral flavor and moisture.
  9. Prepare muffin tin: Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with cupcake liners and evenly distribute the batter among the cups.
  10. Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Allow muffins to cool slightly before glazing or serving for best texture.
  • The hibiscus soaking liquid adds beautiful color and flavor; try to incorporate as much as possible without making the batter too wet.
  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar if preferred.
  • For a vegan variation, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and eggs with flax eggs, though texture may slightly vary.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/hibiscus-muffins-recipe/