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. 2In a separate bowl, add sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest.
  3. 3Use your fingertips to rub the lemon zest and sugar together.
  4. 4Add softened butter to the sugar mixture, then cream together with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes.
  5. 5Add the eggs, greek yogurt, lemon extract, and lemon juice to the bowl, then mix to combine.
  6. 6Add half of the dry ingredients and mix, then add the milk and mix again.
  7. 7Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  8. 8Let the batter rest, then make the lemon streusel topping by combining flour, sugar, lemon zest, and melted butter.
  9. 9Prepare the muffin pan by cutting squares of parchment paper and lining the muffin cups.
  10. 10Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  11. 11Top the muffins with the streusel topping.
  12. 12Bake the muffins at 425 degrees for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 15-17 minutes.
  13. 13While the muffins are baking, make the lemon curd filling by adding lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter to a saucepan.
  14. 14Heat on medium-low for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  15. 15Pour the lemon curd through a strainer into a bowl.
  16. 16Cool the lemon curd in the fridge.
  17. 17Place the lemon curd in a piping bag.
  18. 18Make a hole in the top of each muffin, then pipe the lemon curd filling inside.

Ingredients

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