Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup poppy seeds
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.33 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease them lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the Greek yogurt. Start and finish with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Chef's Notes

Dust the muffins with powdered sugar for a finishing touch and serve them on a colorful platter, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for an inviting look.

Recipe by Stella Richards - Founder & Recipe Developer