Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Printable)

Moist, zesty muffins infused with fresh lemon and poppy seeds for a perfect breakfast treat.

# 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 - 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 Steps:

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 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 mixture. 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 three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden.
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 combination of tart lemon and sweet crunch creates this addictive little pop of flavor in every bite
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like they came from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy of tender muffins—stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create better texture
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients help prevent overmixing and create a more tender crumb
  • Fresh lemon zest makes all the difference—bottled lemon juice just doesn't have the same bright personality

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