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Muffins are one of the most versatile baked goods, enjoyed across the globe for their convenience, delightful flavors, and comforting textures. These little cakes can be sweet or savory, making them perfect companions for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-afternoon snack. Among the vast array of muffin flavors, Zesty Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins stand out for their unique combination of vibrant ingredients that deliver a refreshing taste with every bite.

Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Discover the delightful Zesty Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins that are perfect for any occasion. These moist and flavorful muffins combine sweet strawberries, tangy lemon, and crunchy poppy seeds for a refreshing treat. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, this recipe walks you through the key ingredients, offers baking tips, and shares customization ideas to suit your taste. Elevate your baking skills and enjoy the deliciousness of these vibrant muffins!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

Zest of 1 lemon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk

1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.

    Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

      Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

        Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated. Next, mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.

          Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, combine the buttermilk and lemon juice. This will create a buttermilk-style mixture.

            Mixing Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; be careful not to overmix.

              Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter. If desired, reserve a few pieces of strawberries to place on top of the muffins before baking.

                Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ of the way full. If using, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of each muffin.

                  Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

                    Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven, let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins warm or at room temperature!

                      Prep Time, Total Time, Servings

                        20 minutes | 40 minutes | 12 muffins