The Harried Housewife: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

The Harried Housewife shares her recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins.

1 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, melted 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest lemon glaze (optional) preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and salt.

In a medium bowl, combine egg, milk, sugar, and butter.

Whisk until well blended.

Stir in lemon zest.

Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

Divide batter among muffin cups.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 16 to 19 minutes.

Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Serve warm, or drizzle with lemon glaze and cool completely.

Makes 12 muffins.

Lemon glaze 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and water.

Stir in additional water, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, to reach desired drizzling consistency.

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