Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Tender lemon muffins flavored with fresh zest and poppy seeds, finished with a simple lemon glaze.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 190°C. Place paper liners in all 12 cups of the muffin tin.
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Step 2
Whisk the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until smooth. Whisk in the yogurt, milk, melted butter, 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
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Step 4
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and fold just until no dry pockets remain.
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Step 5
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 lined cups. Bake at 190°C until the tops spring back lightly and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool for at least 20 minutes.
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Step 7
Whisk the powdered sugar with the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
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Step 8
Spoon the glaze over the cooled muffins and let it set before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Do not eat the raw batter. Bake the muffins fully, cool them promptly, and store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Risk factors
- raw egg in uncooked batter
- raw flour in uncooked batter
- hot oven and bakeware