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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

This muffin recipe is tangy and zesty.  Made with lemon zest and lemon juice, these are refreshingly moist and tangy muffins!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Lemon Poppyseed Muffin Recipe

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. poppy seeds
  • 1/2 c. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp. lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c. whole milk

Lemon Icing Sugar

  • 1 c. icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. fresh cream or whole milk

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. About 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the two eggs, Greek yoghurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat for 2-3 minutes with your hand mixer.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and add the milk. Mix together either on slow with the mixer or with a spatula until the ingredients are just incorporated.
  • Pour the poppyseed batter into muffin tins lined with muffin liners.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425℉/220℃/Gas Mark 7, then turn down the oven to 350℉/175℃/Gas Mark 4. Bake for another 16-17 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool. Remove from the muffin tray and continue to let cool on a cooling rack.
  • If making the lemon icing sugar, you can make it while the muffins are baking.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the icing sugar, lemon juice, and fresh cream together. Keep in the fridge until needed.

Notes

Nutritional Information                                                                               Servings 12
Calories 303                           Carbs 39g                               Protein 8g                  Fat 15g
Nutritional Information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a guide.
Keyword Easy Muffins Recipe, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Poppy Seed Muffins