Description
Classic lemon poppy seed muffins with a light texture and bright citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra lemon flavor, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
