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Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

A stack of Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, with the top muffin having a bite taken out to show the moist interior.
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A straightforward recipe for moist, fluffy lemon poppy seed muffins topped with a bright, sweet citrus glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for moist muffins.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the muffins cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice together until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or lemon juice, a drop at a time, to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  9. Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best texture, mix the batter only until the dry streaks disappear. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough muffins.
  • If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor in the muffin base, substitute 1 tablespoon of the milk with additional lemon juice.
  • Apply the glaze only after the muffins are fully cooled; otherwise, the glaze will melt and soak in rather than form a distinct layer.

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