Lemon Poppy seed are one of my favorite muffins. The boys are not that crazy about them but my husband and I love them. I think they are great for breakfast or an afternoon snack with some tea. If I'm going to a brunch these are perfect to make ahead of time and travel well in a tin or container.
For this recipe you will need yogurt and I used yogurt that I had frozen and then thawed. Be sure to check out this post - Can you FREEZE yogurt? You are going to love these delicious Lemon Poppyseed Muffins!
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 plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Coat muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks, one at a time.
- Beat well after each.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating two times with the yogurt, then lemon juice, and then vanilla.
- Beat just until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold them into the muffin batter until blended.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, 3/4-full.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely.
- 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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Shelley is a boy mom, marine wife, and is blessed with an amazing family. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.
Ms Wanda
Recipe for poppy seed cake would be great too. My great grand mother used to bake them on special occasions when i was a child. Today I'd like to bake one for myself.