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Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Irresistibly Moist Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Recipe

Enjoy these Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Muffins, bursting with citrus flavor and topped with a sweet icing for the perfect breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure and a perfect base
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and helps achieve a lovely golden color
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda essential leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds add texture and crunch
  • 1 large Egg binds ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole Milk moistens batter
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest infuses citrus flavor
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice adds acidity
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter contributes richness
For the Icing (Optional)
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar for creamy icing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice adjusts icing flavor
  • 1 splash Milk for icing consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin Pan
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare your muffin pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together egg, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, folding gently until just mixed.
  5. Fold in poppy seeds until evenly distributed.
  6. Distribute the batter evenly into the muffin pan, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  7. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes.
  8. Reduce temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. For icing, whisk together confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and a splash of milk until creamy, then drizzle over cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Allow the muffins to cool properly to maintain their fluffy texture.

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