Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Printable)
Zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seed baked treats topped with a tangy glaze.
# What you'll need:
→ Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - Zest of 2 lemons
11 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
03 - Whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix as this can result in dense muffins.
05 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and tops are golden brown.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Add additional lemon juice if needed to achieve desired consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over completely cooled muffins. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately or store as directed.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These muffins strike that perfect balance between tangy and sweet that keeps you reaching for just one more
- The Greek yogurt makes them incredibly moist without any complicated techniques or special equipment
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- Overmixing will make these muffins tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Room temperature ingredients blend together better and prevent uneven baking
03 -
- Roll your lemons on the counter before zesting to release more essential oils
- Use a microplane for the finest zest that melts right into the batter