Recipe: Lemon Nut Muffins with Streusel Topping

LEMON NUT MUFFINS

FOR THE MUFFIN BATTER:
1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup sour cream

FOR THE STREUSEL TOPPING:
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

TO PREPARE THE BATTER:
Combine flour, walnuts, sugar, baking powder, lemon rind and salt in large bowl.

In a small bowl beat egg with fork. Stir in milk, butter and sour cream. Add to flour mixture, stirring until just blended.

TO PREPARE THE STREUSEL TOPPING:
Combine all ingredients for the topping and mix until crumbly.

Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full with batter. Sprinkle with streusel topping.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

From: Dawn/upstate NY
Source: Favorite Recipes from Quilters by Louise Stoltzfus