Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
There’s something about lemon baked goods that feels like spring in the kitchen. These lemon poppy seed muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with fresh lemon flavor. They’re simple to make and perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a sweet homemade snack.
Ingredients:
(makes 12 muffins)
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
½ cup melted butter (or oil)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional Lemon Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.5. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.8. (optional) Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle lightly over the cooled muffins.
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