Lemon Ginger Muffins

I had these at my friend's party. Yum! They'd be great for brunch or a picnic.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh ginger
• 1  lemon, zest of
• 8  tablespoons butter
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup buttermilk or 1  cup yogurt
• 2  cups all-purpose flour, sifted with
• 1  teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Combine the sugar, ginger, and lemon zest in an electric food processor and process until the ginger and zest are finely ground.
2. Add the butter and process until creamy and smooth.
3. Add the eggs, process, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and process again until smooth.
4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the buttermilk and the flour mixture.
5. Pour into greased and floured muffin pans and bake in a preheated 400F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.