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Lemon poppy seed muffins

8
Points® value
Total Time
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Easy
Enjoy these delicious muffins for an afternoon snack or lunchbox treat the kids will love.

Ingredients

Plain White Flour

190 g, plain

Caster Sugar

165 g

Baking powder

2½ teaspoon(s), level

Bicarbonate of Soda

½ teaspoon(s), level

Salt

½ teaspoon(s)

Lemon

1 medium, zest of whole lemon

Poppy Seeds

1 tablespoon(s), level

Buttermilk

300 ml

Butter

2 tablespoon(s), melted

Egg, whole, raw

1 medium, raw, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to Gas Mark 6/200°C/400°F.
  2. Place 12 muffin cup liners in muffin cups.
  3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next four ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk. Stir in lemon rind and poppy seeds; make a well in centre of mixture. Combine buttermilk, butter, and egg; stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
  4. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling 3⁄4 full. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. # Cool in pan 5 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Place on wire rack to cool completely.