Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are a delightful springtime treat, bursting with zesty lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. Perfect for Mother’s Day or any cheerful occasion, these light and fluffy muffins promise a refreshing taste that will brighten your day. Enjoy them warm from the oven or at room temperature; they are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly and mix in buttermilk, melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just blended; lumps are okay.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin until about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg