Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins I

Crunchy little poppy seeds meet their match in these sweet, lemony muffins.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• ¼ cup poppy seeds
• 1 cup lemon flavored yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.

Step 2

Combine the flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl mix the eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil and lemon zest. Blend well and pour over the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do no overmix!

Step 4

Spoon batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Combine the lemon juice with the remaining 3 tablespoons white sugar. Stir into sugar dissolves.

Step 6

Once the muffins are baked pierce the tops several times with a toothpick. Slowly pour about 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and sugar mixture over the tops of each muffin. Let muffins cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the tin.