{"id":"39817368-5390-485e-9707-3a6ba25677f7","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/39817368-5390-485e-9707-3a6ba25677f7","source_url":"https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemony-poppy-seed-muffins/","title":"Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins","description":"Temptingly tangy, fluffy and easy to make for bakers of all skill levels, these zesty lemon poppy seed muffins are the perfect way for lemon lovers to start their day.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 jumbo muffins","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://www.tasteofhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lemon-Poppy-Seed-Muffins_EXPS_TOHVP24_40131_LC_08_14_2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1/2 cup butter, softened","item":"butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"3/4 cup sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 large eggs, room temperature","item":"large eggs","quantity":2,"preparation":"room temperature"},{"text":"3/4 cup sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 teaspoons lemon extract","item":"lemon extract","quantity":3,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon grated lemon zest","item":"grated lemon zest","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons poppy seeds","item":"poppy seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, lemon juice, lemon extract, vanilla extract and lemon zest."},{"number":2,"text":"In a second bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt."},{"number":3,"text":"Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture just until moistened. Gently fold in the poppy seeds. Editor's Tip: Don't overmix the batter! Mix the ingredients until just combined to prevent dense muffins."},{"number":4,"text":"Grease a muffin tin. Pour the batter evenly between the wells. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove to a wire rack, and serve warm. Editor's Tip: You can make a dozen regular-sized muffins as shown here or use a jumbo-sized muffin tin to make six larger muffins as directed on the recipe card."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:11.024583+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:11.024583+00:00"}