Simple lemon poppy seed muffins

Step 1/ 6

• ⅓ lemons

• zester
• citrus juicer
• oven
• cutting board
• knife

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Zest half of the lemons and juice all of them.

Step 2/ 6

• 50 g butter
• 41⅔ g sugar
• ¼ tsp vanilla sugar

• large bowl
• hand mixer with beaters

Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar with a hand mixer until pale and foamy.

Step 3/ 6

• ⅞ eggs

• hand mixer with beaters

Then, whisk in eggs one by one until fully incorporated.

Step 4/ 6

• 50 g flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp salt

• sieve
• large bowl
• hand mixer with beaters

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and whisk until a smooth dough forms.

Step 5/ 6

• 5 g poppy seeds

• hand mixer with beaters

Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and poppy seeds to dough and stir in evenly.

Step 6/ 6

• muffin cup liners
• oven
• muffin pan
• ice cream scoop

Scoop dough into muffin pan. The muffin pan should either be greased or lined with muffin liners. Bake in preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for approx. 20 - 25 min. until golden.

Enjoy your meal!