Cheese Muffins

To prepare the delicious muffins, start by preheating the oven to 190 degrees Celsius. This will ensure even baking and a perfect texture for the muffins. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. These dry ingredients are fundamental for the structure and flavor of the muffins, and mixing them will allow for an even distribution of flavors.

In another bowl, prepare the wet mixture. Add the cottage cheese, water, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the beaten egg. This mixture will provide the muffins with pleasant moisture and a fresh taste, thanks to the lemon. Use an electric mixer to combine the wet ingredients until you achieve a homogeneous and creamy composition. Make sure the cottage cheese is well incorporated, without lumps.

Once the wet mixture is ready, pour it over the dry ingredients. Use the electric mixer to combine everything into a uniform composition. It is important for the ingredients to be well integrated so that the muffins have a good texture after baking. As you mix, you can observe how the ingredients gradually transform into a thick and appetizing batter.

Prepare the muffin tray by placing the special papers in the muffin molds. Make sure each paper is lightly greased with oil to prevent the muffins from sticking after baking. This step is essential to enjoy your muffins without hassle. Using two spoons, evenly divide the batter into the 12 papers. Each muffin should have a similar amount of batter to bake evenly.

For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle brown sugar on each muffin, which will caramelize and provide a crispy crust. After you finish preparing, place the tray in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake the muffins for about 16 minutes, or until they pass the toothpick test – it should come out clean when inserted into the center of a muffin.

Once the muffins are baked, let them cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely. This step is important to maintain the fluffy texture and flavor of the muffins. Once cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed! These cottage cheese and lemon muffins are perfect for an energizing breakfast or as a snack between meals.