Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Simple and Delicious Recipe
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease them lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- 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.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 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.