Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Steps

• Prep: Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
• Dry: Rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingertips until damp and fragrant, then whisk in the flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.

  Tip: This step is where the actual lemon flavour comes from — rubbing releases the oils from the zest into the sugar far more effectively than stirring the zest in loose.

• Wet: Whisk the milk, oil, egg, and lemon juice together.
• Combine: Fold the wet into the dry just until combined.
• Bake: Divide among the muffin cups and bake until a skewer comes out clean.
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• Glaze: If using, whisk the icing sugar and lemon juice together and drizzle over the cooled muffins.

  Tip: Wait until they're fully cool — a warm muffin will just absorb the glaze rather than holding a visible coat.