• -For the muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. poppy seeds
  • 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • -For the glaze (optional):
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice



Lemon poppy seed muffins are a delicious treat for children and adults of all ages. Everyone will gather round for a second serving of this particular Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins recipe.

Number of servings: 12 muffins

Approximate cook time: 10-15 minutes to prepare, 18-20 to bake

Step 1: preheat oven to 350˚ F
Step 2: line muffin pan with paper liners
Step 3: combine dry ingredients (in list, from flour to salt) by stirring briefly in medium bowl.
Step 4: in a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes)
Step 5: beat in eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition to butter-sugar mixture.
Step 6: add lemon zest and vanilla extract.
Step 7: mixing on a low speed, mix in the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the yogurt, beating just until incorporated
Step 8: divide batter among prepared liners, filling each about 2/3′s full
Step 9: bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the scenter comes out clean
Step 10: let cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely
Step 11 (optional): while muffins are still in pan and warm, whick together confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl to make glaze
Step 12 (optional): drizzle small amounts of glaze over each muffin, letting set before serving.