ALMOND COCONUT MUFFINS..

RECIPE:

INGR:         ( 6 muffins)

Maida (refined flour)                     1 cup
Sugar                                              1/2 cup
Baking powder                              1 1/4 tsp
Salt                                                 1/4 tsp   
Egg                                                 1
Light sour cream                          1/2 cup
Butter, melted                               1/4 cup  
Almond essence                           1/4 tsp
Flaked coconut                             1/2 cup
Sliced almonds                             1/4 cup
additional sugar (optional)

Method:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg, sour cream, butter and essence.
3. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened
4. Fold in coconut and half of the almonds (leave a few to sprinkle on top)
5. Fill greased or lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
6. Sprinkle with almonds (and additional sugar if desired).
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.
8. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.