These lemon poppy seed muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast or snack time. The bright and zesty flavor of the lemon combined with the crunch of poppy seeds make these muffins a favorite among many. They are easy to make and will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 eggs
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your freshly baked lemon poppy seed muffins with a cup of tea or coffee!
