Almond Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberry Butter
Sweet and fluffy, whipped Strawberry Butter is the perfect topping for summer baked goods. This is a great way to use up strawberries that are a bit past their prime, but perfectly ripe ones will do, too.
Servings:12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter,, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Strawberry Butter
- 2/3 cup strawberries, , chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and butter muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract and sour cream. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix until combined, being careful not to over mix. Stir in poppy seeds.
- Fill muffin tins about 2/3 full until batter is all used. Bake for 12-16 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Place on wire rack to cool.
Strawberry Butter
- Sprinkle strawberries with sugar and mix well. Let stand at room temperature 30 to 60 minutes. Drain off liquid and discard or set aside for another use.
- Add drained strawberries, butter and salt to bowl of electric mixer. Mix well until incorporated and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately with warm muffins or refrigerate until ready to serve.