Ingredients
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- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- Additional granulated sugar (for sprinkling on muffins)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease with butter and flour.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, cooking until golden brown. Pour into a medium bowl to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, rub together the lemon zest and granulated sugar until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring to combine.
- Mix the cooled browned butter with buttermilk, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Combine with dry ingredients, then fold in poppy seeds.
- (Optional) Cover the batter with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling to the tops of the liners. Sprinkle with additional granulated sugar.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly golden, with tops bouncing back when pressed gently. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to achieve a thick icing. Drizzle over cooled muffins and allow to set before serving.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze in a ziplock bag for longer storage. Thaw at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure the butter is cooled before mixing with other ingredients to avoid cooking the eggs.
For added lemon flavor, incorporate the optional lemon juice in the glaze according to your desired tartness.
These muffins can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for convenient snacking. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.