Lemon Olive Oil Ricotta Muffins Recipe

Lemon Olive Oil Ricotta Muffins with Rosemary Glaze Recipe
 
Ingredients:

Dry Mix:
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Mix:
-1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
-1/2 cup light brown sugar
-1/4 cup white granulated sugar
-1 cup ricotta cheese
-1/2 cup whole milk
-4 tablespoons Sonoma Farm Lemon Infused Olive oil
-1 large egg
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper baking cups.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. In a large bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and lemon olive oil. Using a stand-up mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugars and zest together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ricotta, milk, egg, and vanilla; beat once more until thoroughly combined.

4. In two batches, add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined, being sure not to over mix (this will result in tough muffins).

5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins (filling them about 3/4 of the way full) and transfer to the oven to bake for 17-20 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden brown and when a skewer is inserted into the center it comes out clean. Transfer the muffins on a cooling rack. While the muffins are cooling, make the glaze.

Sonoma Farm
Nov 2010