Lime And Coconut Syrup Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

None None For the Muffins
1 1/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup dried, unsweetened (desiccated) coconut
1 tsp finely grated lime zest
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
None None For the Syrup
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp grated lime zest

Preparation

Grease a 6-cup microwave-safe silicon muffin pan.
To make the muffins, sift the flour into a large bowl, then add sugar, coconut and lime zest. Stir to combine, then make a well in center.
Place buttermilk, eggs, and oil in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Pour into center of flour mixture and stir quickly with a wooden spoon until mixture is just combined (do not over-mix). Spoon 1/4-cup measures of mixture into prepared pan. Microwave, uncovered, on medium (600 watts/50%) for 7 mins, until just cooked when tested with a skewer (tops will be slightly sticky). Stand for 1 min before turning out onto a wire rack. Cook remaining mixture to make 4 more muffins.
Make the syrup by combining all ingredients in a small, microwave-safe glass dish. Cover and microwave on high (1200 watts/100%) for 1 min. Stir until well combined, then spoon over warm muffins. Stand for 2 mins before serving.