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Lemon Poppy Seed Bakery Muffins

Deliciously moist muffins bursting with lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar and melted butter until combined.
  4. Add the eggs, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For extra lemon flavor, drizzle with a lemon glaze after baking.

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