Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

 

### Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

These lemon poppy seed muffins are moist, flavorful, and topped with a delightful lemon glaze, making them perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

#### Ingredients

**For the Muffins:**

- **All-Purpose Flour**: 2 ¼ cups (313 grams)

- **Baking Powder**: 2 teaspoons

- **Baking Soda**: ¼ teaspoon

- **Salt**: ¼ teaspoon

- **Poppy Seeds**: 2 tablespoons

- **Granulated Sugar**: 1 cup (200 grams)

- **Lemon Zest**: 2 tablespoons (from about 2 lemons)

- **Greek Yogurt**: 1 cup (245 grams), whole milk

- **Whole Milk**: ⅓ cup (78 mL)

- **Unsalted Butter**: ½ cup (113 grams), melted

- **Large Eggs**: 2

- **Fresh Lemon Juice**: 1 tablespoon

- **Vanilla Extract**: 1 teaspoon

**For the Lemon Glaze:**

- **Powdered Sugar**: 1 cup (113 grams)

- **Fresh Lemon Juice**: 2 tablespoons

#### Instructions

1. **Preheat the Oven**:

   - Preheat your oven to **425°F (218°C)**. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.

2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**:

   - In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.

3. **Prepare Sugar Mixture**:

   - In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers to release the oils.

4. **Combine Wet Ingredients**:

   - Add the Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla to the sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth.

5. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients**:

   - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined; be careful not to overmix—some flour streaks are okay.

6. **Fill Muffin Cups**:

   - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. **Bake**:

   - Bake for about **15–17 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.

8. **Cool Muffins**:

   - Let the muffins cool in the pan for about **10 minutes**, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. **Make the Glaze**:

   - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Enjoy these bright and zesty lemon poppy seed muffins with your favorite beverage!

Citations:

[1] https://preppykitchen.com/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/

[2] https://handletheheat.com/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/

[3] https://www.brownedbutterblondie.com/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/

[4] https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/

[5] https://www.loveandlemons.com/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/

[6] https://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/bakery-style-lemon-poppy-seed-muffins/

[7] https://www.gogogogourmet.com/cinnamon-coffee-cake-with-streusel-crumb-topping/

[8] https://sugarspunrun.com/cinnamon-coffee-cake/