Spring Brunch Lemon Muffins (Printable)

Zesty lemon muffins speckled with poppy seeds and a sweet lemon glaze perfect for spring brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - Zest of 2 lemons
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Glaze

13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or buttermilk, melted butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain tender muffins.
05 - Distribute batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
07 - Remove muffins from oven and allow to rest in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice, adding juice gradually until achieving a thick yet pourable consistency. Stir in lemon zest if desired.
09 - Drizzle glaze over completely cooled muffins. Allow 10 minutes for glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and fresh lemons.
  • Perfectly moist muffins with a tender crumb and vibrant lemon flavor.
  • The crunchy poppy seeds add texture and visual appeal.
  • Sweet lemon glaze adds a beautiful finishing touch that balances tanginess and sweetness.
  • Great for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
02 -
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest and most authentic lemon flavor.
  • Gradually add lemon juice to the powdered sugar when making the glaze to achieve the perfect consistency.
  • Do not overmix the batter; gently fold to keep muffins tender.
  • Check muffins early at 16 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Let glaze fully set before serving to prevent stickiness.
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