Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Printable)

Moist, zesty muffins infused with fresh lemon and poppy seeds for a perfect breakfast or afternoon treat.

# 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 it:

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 incorporated.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—do not overmix. Small lumps are acceptable and prevent tough muffins.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. An ice cream scoop works well for consistent portions.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being heavy or dense
  • Fresh lemon gives such a vibrant zing that wakes up your taste buds
  • These come together quickly so you can have fresh muffins in under an hour
02 -
  • Overmixing makes tough muffins so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better so set everything out ahead
  • Fresh lemon juice really does matter more than bottled here
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them it is so much easier
  • Use a light hand when folding the batter together
  • Check muffins a few minutes early since ovens vary

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