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Easy Zesty Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Recipe with Sweet Glaze Perfect for Breakfast

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These Easy Zesty Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are bright, tangy, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch. They are quick to make, using simple pantry ingredients, and deliver a tender crumb with a delightful crunch from poppy seeds.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • Fresh lemon zest from 2 medium lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Zest two medium lemons carefully, avoiding the white pith, and set about 2 tablespoons zest aside. Juice the lemons to get 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs at room temperature, then whisk in the melted butter, buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula, stirring just until combined. Fold in the poppy seeds last for even distribution.
  6. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable but thick enough to coat.
  10. Drizzle or brush the glaze over the cooled muffins. Let set for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing and fluffier muffins. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent dense muffins. If glaze is too runny, add more powdered sugar; if too thick, thin with lemon juice. For gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and plant-based milk with lemon juice as buttermilk substitute.

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