Tuscan Lemon Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 large egg, beaten

Preparation

Oven needs to be preheated to 375 degrees.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt into a bowl and make a well in the center. In another bowl combine ricotta, water, olive oil, lemon juice & rind and the egg. Pour this mixture into the well. Stir until blended.
In a muffin pan sheet, place liners in each slot and lightly spray with cooking oil. Divide batter into each slot equally.
Bake for about 16 minutes. Test with a wooden tooth pick in the center, if it comes out clean, it is done cooking.
Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before eating.