🍋 Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Easy to make and bursting with fresh flavor — every bite feels like sunshine. 💛
Ingredients
1 cup (240 ml) milk
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
4 large eggs
¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil (sunflower or canola)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (10 g) baking soda
2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Zest of 2–4 lemons
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
For the Lemon Glaze
1½ cups (190 g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk (as needed)
Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. Combine the milk and lemon juice, then let the mixture sit for a few minutes to create homemade buttermilk.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper cups.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and sugar.
4. Add the yogurt (if using) and mix until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined — avoid overmixing.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
To Make the Glaze
1. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice.
2. Add milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
3. Stir in the lemon zest.
4. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.
🍋 Fresh lemon flavor in every bite, the satisfying crunch of poppy seeds, and the perfect sweetness of the glaze…
A lovely treat to enjoy with coffee or tea. 💕
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