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Easy Zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Bright, tender lemon poppy seed muffins with a zesty lemon flavor and a subtle crunch, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or dairy-free yogurt/milk with 1 tbsp vinegar as substitute)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar glaze (powdered sugar mixed with a splash of lemon juice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, fresh lemon zest, and poppy seeds until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the batter with a spatula just until combined; some lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full (makes 12 muffins).
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, starting to check at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tops should be lightly golden.
  7. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. If desired, drizzle with a lemon glaze made by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of lemon juice.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins tender. Room temperature eggs and buttermilk help batter mix smoothly and rise evenly. Rotate muffin tin halfway through baking for even browning. Let muffins cool on a wire rack to avoid soggy bottoms. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with dairy-free milk plus vinegar and use coconut or avocado oil. For gluten-free, swap flour with gluten-free blend.

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