Get ready to transform your breakfast or snack time with these heavenly Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins that are so moist, they'll practically melt in your mouth! Imagine biting into a perfectly tender muffin bursting with bright, zesty lemon flavor and a delightful crunch of poppy seeds. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this foolproof recipe will have you creating bakery-quality muffins in just 30 minutes that will impress everyone from family to friends.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk these wet ingredients until they are thoroughly blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture using a rubber spatula, stirring just until the ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough muffins.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are light golden brown.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Always use fresh ingredients, especially your baking powder and eggs, to ensure maximum rise and flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep muffins tender.
- Use room temperature ingredients for more even mixing and better texture.
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding a simple lemon glaze after cooling.
- Check muffins a few minutes early - oven temperatures can vary, so start checking at 16-17 minutes.
- Store muffins in an airtight container to maintain moisture for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 190kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
