Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe
What’s the easiest thing to make when you have a sweet tooth? Well for me it’s either muffins or cookies, like these lemon poppy seed muffins which are a sure way to brighten your day. The lemon glaze is a must, in my opinion, because it truly adds more lemon flavor to these muffins, especially if you love lemon as much as I do. Just 15 minutes to make and 20 minutes to bake and you’ve got a super delicious muffin that’s perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or anytime you want indulge in a little treat with your cup of coffee.
Muffins
Flour – Simple all-purpose flour is all you need. Sugar – I used granulated white sugar, but you can also use cane sugar. Baking Powder – Used as a leavening agent. Salt – Balances the sweetness of the muffins as well as enhances the flavor of the lemon zest. Eggs – You’ll need 2 large eggs to add structure, leavening and richness to our muffins. Vanilla Extract – Use pure vanilla extract if you can to add another layer of flavor. Lemon Juice And Zest – I recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice. Butter – Always use unsalted butter in baking. Sour Cream – To add moistness to our delicious muffins. Can be substituted with plain yogurt. Milk – To make our muffins nice and moist and add lots of great flavor to our muffins. Poppy seeds – The other star ingredient in this lemon poppy seed muffin recipe.
Lemon glaze
Icing sugar – This is the same as powdered sugar or confectioners sugar. Lemon juice – You can use milk as well but if you’re going for that lemon flavor, I strongly recommend using lemon juice, freshly squeezed.
Muffins
Lemon Glaze
How Do I Know If My Muffins Are Done Baking?
There are a couple ways to check if the lemon poppy seed muffins are baked through.
Leftovers
As with any quick breads or other muffins, place them in a plastic bag, seal, and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also individually wrap them in plastic wrap.
Freezing
To freeze, wrap each muffin in plastic wrap individually, heavy foil or place them in freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat them, I usually place them frozen in the microwave for a minute until heated through. Do you love lemon poppy seed combination? Try my Lemon Poppy Seed Cake!
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