Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

By Shelly17

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sweet creamy butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 1/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 lemons, zest of, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F Coat muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

2 In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.

3 Add the egg yolks, one at a time.

4 Beat well after each.

5 In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.

6 With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating two times with the buttermilk, then lemon juice, and then vanilla.

7 Beat just until smooth.

8 In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

9 Gently fold them into the muffin batter until blended.

10 Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, 3/4-full.

11 Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

12 Cool for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely.