Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Delightful muffins bursting with citrus flavor and a crunchy texture from poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups to ensure your muffins release easily.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds in a large bowl.
- Combine the melted butter, eggs, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest in another bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra burst of lemon flavor, swap in some lemon extract. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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