Magnificent Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tbsp Poppy Seeds
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2 Lemons zested (Save for Juice)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 Cup Appple Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Lemons juiced
Instructions
Mixing
- Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Use your fingers to evenly coat the lemon zest with flour. Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the oil, apple sauce, yogurt, lemon juice, and eggs. Whisk until well blended.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry mix and fold together until just blended. Be careful not to overmix.
Portioning
- Line 12 muffin wells with cupcake liners. Scoop the batter into muffin tins until it is completely full.
- Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with crystal sugar.
Baking Instruction
- Preheat your oven to 400°. ( see above explanation of "Bakeryu Style Muffin Tops")
- Bake for 10 munutes, rotate pan for even browning, and bake for an additional 5 minutes