Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Glaze (Printable Version)
Tender, zesty muffins with fresh lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds, topped with sweet glaze.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - Zest of 2 lemons
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, rub lemon zest into sugar with fingers until fragrant. Add eggs, yogurt, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice, adding juice gradually to reach desired consistency. Add zest if using. Drizzle over cooled muffins and allow glaze to set before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The glaze sets perfectly thick without being too sweet, balancing the tart batter.
- Using yogurt makes the crumb incredibly tender and moist for days.
02 -
- Do not overmix the batter or the muffins will turn out tough and rubbery.
- Let the glaze cool slightly before drizzling to avoid it running off completely.
03 -
- Room temperature eggs mix much more smoothly into the melted butter.
- Use a microplane to get the finest zest without the bitter white pith.