Description
Delightful lemon poppy seed muffins with a zesty flavor and sweet lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for streusel)
- 2 tablespoons cold butter (cubed for streusel)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Muffin Tin – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Infuse the Sugar with Lemon Zest – Combine granulated sugar and lemon zest in a separate bowl and rub them together.
- Combine Wet Ingredients – Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and lemon juice to the lemon-infused sugar and whisk until smooth.
- Mix the Batter – Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Prepare the Optional Streusel – In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup flour and brown sugar, then cut in the cold butter.
- Fill the Muffin Tin – Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full and sprinkle with streusel if desired.
- Bake – Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling.
- Make the Lemon Glaze – Whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze the Muffins – Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins.
- Enjoy! – Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg