Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Print)
Moist, zesty muffins with fresh lemon and crunchy poppy seeds. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - ¾ cup whole milk
09 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
11 - Zest of 2 lemons
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—do not overmix. A few small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
07 - Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tart lemon and sweet poppy seeds creates this sophisticated flavor that somehow still feels comforting and homey.
- These muffins stay incredibly moist for days, making them perfect for busy mornings when you want something special without the effort.
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- Overmixing is the enemy here, so stop as soon as the flour disappears into the batter.
- Lemon zest from microplanes releases more oil than the fine side of a box grater, so use whichever tool gives you the most aromatic zest.
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- If you want an extra lemon punch, brush warm muffins with a simple glaze of powdered sugar whisked with lemon juice.
- Room temperature ingredients help everything come together more smoothly, so take your eggs and milk out about thirty minutes before you start baking.