Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Print View)

Moist, zesty muffins with fresh lemon and crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect breakfast or tea treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make:

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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly 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. Small lumps are acceptable and will result in tender muffins.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Use an ice cream scoop for consistent portioning.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden and spring back when touched.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fresh lemon creates this incredibly bright flavor that wakes up your morning routine
  • These stay moist for days thanks to the perfect balance of butter and milk
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly and create better texture
  • The toothpick test is your friend, but look for golden tops too
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, it is much easier that way
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more evenly into the batter

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