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EGG FREE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS 

mayurisjikoni
These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are refreshingly delicious, super easy to make and they are egg free. Yes no eggs are used and yet the muffins turn out so soft with a lovely crumb. Fresh citrusy flavour and a slight crunch from the poppy seeds in every bite is what these muffins offer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Party, Tea Time
Cuisine International
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

FOR THE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp black or blue poppy seeds
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup oil
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice

FOR THE LEMON GLAZE | ICING

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest

Instructions
 

PREPARE THE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Line the muffin tray with cake cups.
  • Prepare the buttermilk by adding 1 tbsp lemon juice to the milk. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Sieve the all purpose flour, cornstarch,  baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
  • Add the lemon zest and poppy seeds to it and mix.
  • In another bowl whisk the buttermilk , oil, lemon juice an sugar till it is a bit frothy.
  • Add the flour mixture  to the liquid.
  • Fold till the flour is all wet. Do not over mix.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cups. Fill it three quarter of the way.
  • Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes or till the tops are golden brown.
  • Insert a toothpick into the middle of a muffin. If it comes out clean then the muffins are done.
  • Remove the muffins from the oven and the tray. Let them cool on a wire rack.

Prepare The Lemon Glaze Or Icing

  • Sift the powdered sugar in a mixing bowl to remove any lumps.
  • Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and mix. If required add 1 tsp at a time till the glaze is thick but pourable.

Notes

  • When you grate the lemon, make sure you do not grate the white part otherwise the muffins may turn out bitter.
  • If you like adding lemon glaze on top of the muffins. Make sure the muffins have cooled down completely.
  • Can use ready made buttermilk.
  • Replace dairy milk with any vegan friendly milk.
  • Make sure you fill the cups only ¾ of the way. The batter may spill over while baking.
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