Lemon Croissants
A beloved North German specialty, these crispy lemon-flavored croissant-style muffins pair perfectly with fresh fruit salad.
Ingredients
Lemons (juice 1, finely slice the zest)
2
Butter (cut into blocks)
150g
Caster sugar
200g
Eggs
2
Cake flour
250g
Baking powder (level spoonful)
1 tsp
Oil (for greasing the croissant baking pan)
As needed
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the lemon with hot water, dry it, and finely slice the zest. Juice 1 lemon.
2
Step 2
Cut the butter into blocks and place in a bowl with the caster sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until fluffy. Add the eggs and lemon zest.
3
Step 3
Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl, then add the lemon juice and 250 mL of warm water, and stir.
