Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds to a bowl, then whisk to combine.
  2. 2Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds to a bowl, then whisk to combine.
  3. 3Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and poppy seeds to a bowl, then whisk to combine.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, add sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, add sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, add sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest.
  7. 7Use your fingertips to rub the lemon zest and sugar together.
  8. 8Use your fingertips to rub the lemon zest and sugar together.
  9. 9Use your fingertips to rub the lemon zest and sugar together.
  10. 10Add softened butter to the sugar mixture, then cream together with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes.
  11. 11Add softened butter to the sugar mixture, then cream together with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes.
  12. 12Add softened butter to the sugar mixture, then cream together with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes.
  13. 13Add the eggs, greek yogurt, lemon extract, and lemon juice to the bowl, then mix to combine.
  14. 14Add the eggs, greek yogurt, lemon extract, and lemon juice to the bowl, then mix to combine.
  15. 15Add the eggs, greek yogurt, lemon extract, and lemon juice to the bowl, then mix to combine.
  16. 16Add half of the dry ingredients and mix, then add the milk and mix again.
  17. 17Add half of the dry ingredients and mix, then add the milk and mix again.
  18. 18Add half of the dry ingredients and mix, then add the milk and mix again.
  19. 19Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  20. 20Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  21. 21Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  22. 22Let the batter rest, then make the lemon streusel topping by combining flour, sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter.
  23. 23Let the batter rest, then make the lemon streusel topping by combining flour, sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter.
  24. 24Let the batter rest, then make the lemon streusel topping by combining flour, sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter.
  25. 25Prepare the muffin pan by cutting squares of parchment paper and lining the muffin cups.
  26. 26Prepare the muffin pan by cutting squares of parchment paper and lining the muffin cups.
  27. 27Prepare the muffin pan by cutting squares of parchment paper and lining the muffin cups.
  28. 28Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  29. 29Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  30. 30Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  31. 31Top the muffins with the streusel topping.
  32. 32Top the muffins with the streusel topping.
  33. 33Top the muffins with the streusel topping.
  34. 34Bake the muffins at 425 degrees for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 15-17 minutes.
  35. 35Bake the muffins at 425 degrees for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 15-17 minutes.
  36. 36Bake the muffins at 425 degrees for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 15-17 minutes.
  37. 37While the muffins are baking, make the lemon curd filling by adding lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter to a saucepan.
  38. 38While the muffins are baking, make the lemon curd filling by adding lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter to a saucepan.
  39. 39While the muffins are baking, make the lemon curd filling by adding lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter to a saucepan.
  40. 40Heat on medium-low for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  41. 41Heat on medium-low for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  42. 42Heat on medium-low for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  43. 43Pour the lemon curd through a strainer into a bowl.
  44. 44Pour the lemon curd through a strainer into a bowl.
  45. 45Pour the lemon curd through a strainer into a bowl.
  46. 46Cool the lemon curd in the fridge.
  47. 47Cool the lemon curd in the fridge.
  48. 48Cool the lemon curd in the fridge.
  49. 49Place the lemon curd in a piping bag.
  50. 50Place the lemon curd in a piping bag.
  51. 51Place the lemon curd in a piping bag.
  52. 52Make a hole in the top of each muffin, then pipe the lemon curd filling inside.
  53. 53Make a hole in the top of each muffin, then pipe the lemon curd filling inside.
  54. 54Make a hole in the top of each muffin, then pipe the lemon curd filling inside.

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.75 cup lemon juice
  • 0.75 cup lemon juice
  • 0.75 cup lemon juice
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

Equipment

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Tips

  • Rubbing the lemon zest and sugar together helps release natural oils, creating a stronger lemon flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter.
  • If you don't have muffin liners, you can make your own using parchment paper.