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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Light and fluffy muffins, perfect for a mid afternoon snack
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup sugar
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Instructions
- 1. Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter or spray the 12 molds in a regular-size muffin pan or fit the molds with paper muffin cups.
- 2. In a large bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingertips until the sugar is moist and the fragrance of lemon strong. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and melted butter together until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and, with the whisk or a rubber spatula, gently but quickly stir to blend. Don't worry about being thorough - a few lumps are better than over mixing the batter. Stir in the poppy seeds. Divide the batter evenly among the muffins cups.
- 3. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a thin knife inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing each muffin from its mold. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- *Note: The recipe calls for a glaze but I didn't use it.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.