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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Bursting with bright, citrusy flavors and a delightful crunch from poppy seeds, these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are your ticket to a cheerful start! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or as a charming addition to your brunch table, these muffins promise to deliver zest and joy in every bite. Let’s dive into a recipe that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 2 tspbaking powder
  • 1/4 tspbaking soda
  • 1/4 tspsalt
  • 3 tbsppoppy seeds
  • Grated zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cupplain yogurt
  • 1/2 cupvegetable oil
  • 2 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 tspvanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat yourovento 375°F (190°C) and line amuffin tinwith paper liners.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl,whisktogether flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Remember, a lumpy batter makes the best muffins!
  5. Fill the muffin cups about three-quarters full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to awire rackto cool completely.

Notes

Light and Fluffy: Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light.
Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps to mix the batter evenly, improving texture.
Extra Zest: For an enhanced lemon flavor, don’t hesitate to add more lemon zest.

Nutrition

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