Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Bright, moist lemon poppy seed muffins with a lemon glaze. This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to because it just works every single time, and honestly it looks way more impressive than the effort it actually takes. If you are looking for something to bring to your next get-together or just want to treat yourself on a weeknight, this is it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Comes together in about 30 min with simple pantry ingredients
  • Gorgeous enough to serve at a party but easy enough for any night of the week
  • The flavors are warm, cozy, and just a little bit indulgent in the best way
  • Great for making ahead so you are not stressed when people arrive

Ingredients

  • flour
  • lemon zest
  • poppy seeds
  • eggs
  • butter
  • sour cream
  • sugar
  • powdered sugar

How to Make It

Start by gathering all your ingredients and getting your workspace set up. I promise the process is really straightforward once everything is in front of you. Work through each step with a little patience and you will end up with something that looks like it came straight from a bakery.

Once everything is assembled, give it the time it needs to set or cool properly. I know it is tempting to rush but the wait is so worth it. Serve it up the way you like and watch it disappear.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Soft, bright lemon muffins dotted with poppy seeds and finished with a lemon glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and sugar together.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the oil, milk, and lemon zest.
  3. Fold the wet into the dry with the poppy seeds until just combined.
  4. Divide among a lined muffin tin and bake at 375F for 18 to 20 minutes.
  5. Whisk the glaze and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter or the muffins turn dense. The glaze soaks in best on slightly warm muffins.
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Soft, bright lemon muffins dotted with poppy seeds and finished with a lemon glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and sugar together.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the oil, milk, and lemon zest.
  3. Fold the wet into the dry with the poppy seeds until just combined.
  4. Divide among a lined muffin tin and bake at 375F for 18 to 20 minutes.
  5. Whisk the glaze and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter or the muffins turn dense. The glaze soaks in best on slightly warm muffins.

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