Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Print Version)

Moist, zesty muffins infused with fresh lemon and poppy seed crunch. Perfect breakfast or tea treat.

# What You 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
11 - Zest of 2 lemons
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—some small lumps should remain. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
07 - Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tender crumb stays moist for days thanks to perfect ratios I have tested repeatedly
  • Fresh lemon zest and juice create an irresistible brightness that wakes up your tastebuds
  • These come together faster than you can preheat the oven, making them perfect for unexpected guests
02 -
  • Overmixing creates tough muffins so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better texture
  • Fresh lemon zest makes a huge difference compared to bottled juice alone
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is much easier to handle
  • Use a microplane for the finest zest that incorporates seamlessly into the batter

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