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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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These lemon poppy seed muffins made with yogurt and lemon zest are moist and delicious, with loads of crunchy poppy seeds. A tart lemony glaze adds even more lemony flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup lemon-flavored yogurt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. Combine flour, ¾ cup sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix eggs, yogurt, oil, and lemon zest together in a separate bowl until well blended. Pour over flour mixture, then mix until just combined.
  4. Spoon batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  5. Bake until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 15 minutes. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, make the lemon glaze: stir ⅓ cup lemon juice and 3 tablespoons sugar together until sugar dissolves.
  7. Pierce the top of each warm muffin several times with a skewer. Slowly pour about 1 tablespoon of glaze over each muffin.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan until glaze sets, about 10 minutes more.

Notes

  • Ensure yogurt is well-stirred and at room temperature before measuring.
  • Use fresh lemons (juice and zest) rather than concentrate for best flavor.
  • Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from pan to avoid tearing.

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Keywords: lemon poppy seed muffins, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon glaze, breakfast

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