Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe combines common baking ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs with yogurt and lemon zest to create muffins with a tender crumb and refreshing citrus notes. The inclusion of vegetable oil and milk contributes to a moist texture, while the poppy seeds add a subtle nuttiness and crunch. The muffins are baked in a standard muffin tin lined with paper liners, ensuring even cooking and easy removal.
The method involves whisking the wet ingredients separately from the dry, then combining them just until mixed to avoid overworking the batter. These muffins bake at 375°F for about 30-35 minutes, developing a golden color and a clean toothpick test center. Cooling for 10 minutes before removing from the tin helps maintain their shape.
Enjoy these muffins with tea or coffee as a simple treat. Their flavor and texture make them suitable for a light breakfast or a sweet snack. Because they are best on the day they are made, storing any extra muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days preserves their freshness without refrigeration.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup yogurt plain, 4oz/115g
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup milk whole, 2 ½ floz/71ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon from about two lemons, zest
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 6 ¼ oz/177 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds