Lemon And Poppy Seed Muffins

by Unknown - Tuesday, July 07, 2015

The lemon and poppy seed muffin is a light and refreshing treat, perfect for any season! Enjoy it as a quick breakfast muffin or a delicious afternoon snack. With a soft, fluffy base and delicious lemon glaze, its a delight in the mouth! All it requires are a few simple ingredients and you'll have a masterpiece!

LEMON AND POPPY SEED MUFFINS

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25-30 minutes | Makes: 12-15 cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

For the muffin:

375g plain flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 tablespoon poppy seeds
140g unsalted butter
200g sugar
2 free range eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
350ml plain yoghurt

For the glaze:

120g sifted icing sugar
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

EXTRA EQUIPMENT

Paper cases
A cupcake baking tray

PREHEAT OVEN TO 190 DEGREES CELSIUS / 375 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT

METHOD

1. Place paper cases into the muffin baking tray and set aside

2. Grate the lemon zest and squeeze the same lemon. Set aside after

3. Grab a small bowl and mix together the flour (make sure it's sifted), baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and poppy seeds. Set aside after.

4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until it's fluffy.

5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time and mix together well

6. Add in the lemon zest and mix

7. Beat half the dry ingredients with half the yogurt

8. Mix in the other half of the dry ingredients and the other half of the yogurt

9. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases (aim to leave a little bit of room at the top to allow it to rise but not too much)

10. Bake muffins for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown

11. Mix together the icing sugar and lemon juice to create the glaze

12. After the muffins are cooked, take them out and top the glaze (1/4 tablespoon should be enough) onto each muffin straight away. (Don't wait for it to cool.)

13. Leave them to cool after the glazing is on top.

TA-DA! There you have it, the light and yummy lemon and poppy seed muffin with a lemon glaze on top! Beware: once you start eating, you may not be able to stop! If you recreate this recipe, make sure to tag me on Instagram or Twitter. Bye and have a lovely day!