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Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Delightful muffins combining the bright flavors of lemon and sweet blueberries, enhanced with a crunch from poppy seeds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Muffin Ingredients
  • 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 and 1/2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons whole milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners; set it aside.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together 3 cups of the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, use a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to combine the butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the sour cream and lemon juice; set aside.
  6. In another bowl, toss the blueberries with the remaining flour to coat.
Baking
  1. With the mixer on low, alternate adding the flour mixture and the sour cream mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Gently fold in the blueberries and poppy seeds just until combined.
  3. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tins.
  4. Bake for 25 to 27 minutes, until the muffins are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Glazing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, zest, and milk until smooth. Drizzle this over the muffins before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, place them in the refrigerator or freeze them for up to 3 months. To enjoy them after freezing, thaw the muffins at room temperature and warm them in the microwave for a few seconds.