Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Printable View)
Moist, zesty muffins with fresh lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, ready in 35 minutes.
# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
11 - Zest of 2 lemons
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
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 three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
07 - Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunch of poppy seeds against tender lemony crumb creates the most satisfying texture surprise
- These muffins stay incredibly moist for days thanks to the perfect balance of butter and lemon juice
- They come together in under 40 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for unexpected guests
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make these muffins tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly, helping create that tender texture we are after
- The muffins are done when they spring back lightly when touched in the center
03 -
- Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is much easier to hold onto the fruit while it is still firm
- Roll the lemons firmly on the counter before cutting to maximize the juice you can extract