Fluffy and moist Lemon poppy seed muffins recipe , perfect for a summer picnic .
Ingredients
1 & 1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter ( softened )
2 eggs ( separated )
1/2 cup sour cream or buttermilk or yogurt
2 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tblsp lemon juice
2 tblspn poppy seeds
1 tsp vanilla essence
Preparation ~ Preheat oven @ 35o degrees. Line 12 muffin pan with liners .
In a medium bowl stir the flour , baking powder , soda , salt , lemon zest and poppy seeds.
Beat the sugar and butter until creamy . Slowly add the egg yolks one at a time and beat well . Add the flour mixture alternating with sour cream in 2 additions. Add the lemon juice and vanilla.
In a separate bowl beat the egg white till peak forms . Gently fold the egg white to the batter . Pour into muffin pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool for 5 minutes.
Verdict ~ Always use fresh squeezed lemon juice. Tried with buttermilk couple of times , but sour cream renders an excellent fluffiness.
