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Bakery-Style Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Zesty Lemon Glaze

Three delicious lemon poppy seed muffins stacked on a white plate, topped with thick white glaze and visible poppy seeds.
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Bake these easy, bakery-style lemon poppy seed muffins at home. They feature a soft, fluffy crumb, intense fresh lemon flavor, and a tangy glaze for a moist, irresistible breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Lemon Syrup: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • For the Lemon Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, oil, eggs, lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for a tender crumb.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 15 to 18 minutes more, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the muffins bake, prepare the lemon syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat.
  8. As soon as the muffins come out of the oven, brush the tops generously with the warm lemon syrup. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the lemon glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add more liquid slowly if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
  10. Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled muffins before serving.

Notes

  • For extra tall, bakery-style muffin tops, start your oven hot (400°F) for the first 5 minutes to create a quick burst of steam, then lower the temperature to finish baking.
  • You can make these muffins ahead of time; store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • If you prefer a less sweet topping, skip the glaze and rely only on the simple syrup soak for moisture and flavor.

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