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Lemon Yeast Puffs

Name: Lemon Yeast Puffs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup shortening; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3 cups all-purpose flour; TOPPING:; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marilyn Davis, Elloree, South Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

The lemon flavor in these yeast muffins makes them unique. My husband is a minister, and we're invited to many potlucks. People love these muffins.

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Lemon Yeast Puffs

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Yield:1-1/2 dozen

Prep:20 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
topping:

1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, shortening, lemon zest, salt, lemon juice, eggs and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be thick). Do not knead. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

2
Stir dough down. Fill greased muffin cups half full. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
3
Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the dough. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.