Do you love deliciously sweet and moist muffins with a hint of zest? Then you’re in luck! This recipe will help you make the most delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins you’ve ever tasted. Not only are these muffins perfect for an everyday snack, but they are surprisingly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
The perfect Lemon Poppy Seed muffin can be sweet, tart, and deliciously moist. When made with fresh ingredients, these little treats can be an irresistible snack that everyone can enjoy. With a few simple steps, you can make a delicious batch of Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins that are sure to be a hit. Not only do they taste amazing, but they are also a great way to give your baking skills a boost. So, don’t be afraid to try something new and whip up a batch of these delicious muffins in your own kitchen.
What are Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins?
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a type of baked good, known for their unique blend of flavors. They are typically characterized by a light, airy texture, and a distinctively tangy yet mildly sweet taste derived from the incorporation of lemon zest or lemon flavoring. The poppy seeds add a hint of nuttiness and a delicate crunch, creating a pleasant contrast in textures. Often enjoyed as a breakfast food or a dessert, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are popular across various cultures and cuisines for their refreshing flavor and versatility.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Poppy Seeds
- Lemon Zest
- Granulated Sugar
- Lemon Juice
- Eggs
- Butter
- Vegetable Oil
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
How to make Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a stand mixer, blend sugar and lemon zest until the zest is finely chopped and the sugar is fragrant and light yellow.
Add in the lemon juice, eggs, melted butter, and vegetable oil and mix until well combined. Add in the milk and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
Fold flour mixture into the stand mixer and stir until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin.
Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking.
Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Tools For This Recipe
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Wilton Muffin Pan – The muffin pan and cupcake pan from Wilton can bake batches of muffins or cupcakes in this 12-cup pan. Made of steel; reinforced non-stick coating for easy release and quick cleanup.
KitchenAid Standmixer – This mixer is dependable and versatile and will handle all your baking needs effortlessly.
KitchenAid Glass Mixing Bowl – This is my favorite KitchenAid bowl when I make any kind of batter because of the easy pour spout.
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Butter melted
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a stand mixer, blend sugar and lemon zest until the zest is finely chopped and the sugar is fragrant and light yellow.
- Add in the lemon juice, eggs, melted butter, and vegetable oil and mix until well combined.
- Add in the milk and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- Fold flour mixture into the stand mixer and stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin.
- Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking.
- Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before serving.
