Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Easy to make and insanely delicious, these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are just perfect for summer. Sweet & tart, serve for breakfast or as a dessert!
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¾ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease twelve muffin wells or line with paper liners.
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In a small bowl, combine milk and lemon juice to make soured milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl mix together the flour, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Use a spoon to form a well in the center of the bowl. Set aside.
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In a separate medium bowl combine the soured milk, oil, eggs, lemon zest, and almond extract. Mix well.
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Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Be careful not to over-mix.
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Divide batter between 12 muffin wells, filling about ⅔ full.
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Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and place on cooling rack until completely cool. Prepare glaze.
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In a small bowl stir together powdered sugar and lemon juice, adding additional lemon juice ½ teaspoon at a time if necessary. The glaze should be thick but easy to pour.
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Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (21% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| milk | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| fresh lemon juice | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| all purpose flour | 2 cups | - | - |
| granulated sugar | 1.25 cups | - | - |
| poppy seeds | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| baking powder | 1.5 teaspoons | $0.50/100g | $0.75 |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| baking soda | 0.25 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.01 |
| vegetable oil | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| eggs | 2 | - | - |
| lemon zest | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| almond extract | 0.75 teaspoon | - | - |
| powdered sugar | 1 cup | $0.50/100g | $1.19 |
| fresh lemon juice | 5 teaspoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

















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