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Are you looking for a delicious and easy recipe to make moist lemon poppy seed muffins? Using silicone muffin tins can make baking easier and cleanup simpler. This guide will walk you through the steps to achieve perfect muffins every time.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Preparation Steps
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your silicone muffin tins or use non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of muffins after baking.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.
Divide the batter evenly among the silicone muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Place the tins on a baking sheet for stability.
Baking and Cooling
Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the muffin tins from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tins for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the muffins from the silicone tins and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. The silicone makes it easy to pop out the muffins without breaking them.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these moist lemon poppy seed muffins as a breakfast treat or a delightful snack. They pair well with a cup of tea or coffee. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top before serving.
With this simple method, you can bake perfect, moist muffins using silicone muffin tins every time. Happy baking!