Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: The Best Homemade Delight for Any Occasion
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are the perfect homemade treat for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, poppy seeds, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a lemon glaze on top of the muffins after they cool.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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