Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sweet creamy butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, separated; 1 1/3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 lemons, zest of, grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sweet creamy butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 lemons, zest of, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Coat muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3
Add the egg yolks, one at a time.
4
Beat well after each.
5
In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
6
With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating two times with the buttermilk, then lemon juice, and then vanilla.
7
Beat just until smooth.
8
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
9
Gently fold them into the muffin batter until blended.
10
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, 3/4-full.
11
Bake at 350u00b0F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12
Cool for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely.
13
I sometimes sprinkle the muffin mixture with sugar prior to putting in the oven just to add a little extra sweetness.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sweet creamy butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, separated, 1 1/3 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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