Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons poppyseeds 2 tablespoons poppyseeds
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs 2 large eggs
• Zest of 2 lemons Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 220 kcal / 920 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 9g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 31g, 14g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.3g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. 2.
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, poppyseeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
4. 4.
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 5.
   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
6. 6.
   Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. 7.
   Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Lemon — Make sure to use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Roll the lemons on the countertop before juicing to extract more juice.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of lemon flavor, drizzle a lemon glaze over the cooled muffins.
• If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
• To make the muffins more indulgent, you can add a streusel topping made with butter, flour, and sugar before baking.
• Experiment with different citrus fruits like oranges or limes for a variation in flavor.
• These muffins freeze well, so you can make a batch in advance and thaw them as needed.

Serving advice

Serve the Lemon Poppyseed Muffins warm or at room temperature. They are delicious on their own, but you can also spread some butter or cream cheese on top for an extra indulgence.

Presentation advice

Arrange the muffins on a serving platter or a decorative cake stand. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant touch, or garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprinkle of poppyseeds.