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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins in a muffin tin with food props

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Delicious citrus muffins with poppy seeds
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients
  

Muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon zest

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

Muffins:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the milk, butter, egg, juice, and zest. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix, there should be a couple streaks of flour remaining. Divide evenly among the muffin tin cups.
  • If time permits, cover and refrigerate the batter overnight for taller more tender muffins.
  • Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden, about 18-20 minutes. Let cool until barely warm.

Glaze:

  • In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over top of muffins. Let set before serving.
Keyword Muffins