These are my favorite muffins of all time. Full of bright lemon flavor, with a slight crunch of poppy seeds, and just sweet enough. They are the perfect muffin. Although, some might say our Chocolate Chip Muffins would give these a run for their money, but I say you win either way! We top off our muffins with a lemony glaze, but if you don’t want the extra sugar in the morning, they are just as good without it!
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For the muffins
- 2 c.
all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1 tsp.
baking powder
- 1/2 tsp.
baking soda
- 1/2 c.
(1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 c.
granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp.
lemon zest
- 2
large eggs
- 1/2 tsp.
almond extract
- 1/2 c.
Greek yogurt
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Juice of 2 large lemons
- 1 tbsp.
poppy seeds
For the glaze
- 3/4 c.
powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp.
lemon juice
- 2 tsp.
lemon zest
Directions
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- Step 1Make muffins: Preheat oven to 350° and line a muffin tin with liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Step 2In another large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest together. Scrape down sides and add eggs and beat until combined, then add almond extract. Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined, then add yogurt and lemon juice beating until just combined. Scrape down sides and stir in poppy seeds.
- Step 3Divide batter evenly between muffin liners, filling them nearly full and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Step 4Meanwhile, make lemon glaze: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Spoon over cooled muffins.
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USA Pan USA Pan (1200MF) Bakeware Cupcake and Muffin Pan, 12 Well, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating, Made in the USA from Aluminized Steel
USA Pan USA Pan (1200MF) Bakeware Cupcake and Muffin Pan, 12 Well, Nonstick & Quick Release Coating, Made in the USA from Aluminized Steel
Makinze Gore
Food Editor
Makinze is currently Food Editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, creates and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen.. Reigning from Oklahoma, she’s also our go-to for all things regarding Midwestern cuisine. She’s also our expert pie crimper.