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Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Soft, bright, and perfectly bite-sized, these mini lemon poppy seed muffins are easy to make and full of fresh citrus flavor. Enjoy them as-is or add a simple lemon glaze for a sweeter finish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ⅓ cup (75 g) sour cream, or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, about 1 large lemon
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sanding sugar, for optional garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk the butter, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of batter batter into each well. Top with sanding sugar if you like.
- Bake 10–13 minutes, until tops spring back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool briefly in the pan, then remove.
Mix just until combined or a few small streaks of flour remain to avoid a dense texture.
These muffins don’t brown very much, so don't rely on an eye test.
Notes
- Yield & portioning: This recipe makes about 24 mini muffins. Use about 1 tablespoon of batter per well for even baking.
- Don’t over-mix: Stir just until combined to keep the muffins soft and tender.
- Optional glaze: For a sweeter finish, drizzle cooled muffins with a simple glaze made from confectioners' sugar and lemon juice.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
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