Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Bolo De Arroz (Portuguese Rice Muffins)

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease or line regular muffin tins.
2. 2Step 2: Add sugar, butter substitute, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer (or standard bowl if you're using a hand mixer). Cream until fluffy, roughly 5 minutes.
3. 3Step 3: In the meantime, combine the flours in a separate bowl. Set aside.
4. 4Step 4: Then crack eggs into a liquid measuring cup and add enough milk to create one cup of liquid. Pour into a small bowl and whisk until combined.
5. 5Step 5: When sugar/butter mixture is ready, reduce mixer speed to medium-low, add 1/3 of the egg/milk mixture, and beat until completely incorporated. Repeat until all the egg/milk mixture has been added and is completely incorporated.
6. 6Step 6: Add separate flour mixture to the batter and beat until creamy, light, and just past combined. Try not to overbeat.
7. 7Step 7: Divide mixture among prepared muffin molds. Sprinkle with additional sugar as topping.
8. 8Step 8: Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle. The tops will be starting to brown.
9. 9Step 9: Allow to cool in tins for 5 minutes. Gently remove and serve warm!