Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Printable)

Moist muffins infused with fresh lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tbsp poppy seeds
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - ½ tsp baking soda
06 - ¼ tsp 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 tsp pure vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with butter.
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 emulsified.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. An ice cream scoop works well for consistent portioning.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They strike that perfect balance between tangy and sweet that keeps you reaching for just one more
  • The poppy seeds add this irresistible tiny crunch that makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy of tender muffins, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better texture
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is much easier to handle the fruit while it is still firm
  • Use a microplane for the finest, most aromatic zest without any bitter white pith

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