Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
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Ingredients
(The Muffins)
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/8 cups canola oil
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. poppy seeds
1 1/2 cups milk
(The Glaze)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
These muffins combine the tartness of lemon with the crunch of poppy seeds for a big burst of flavor.
Directions
(The Muffins)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray 2-3 mini-muffin pans with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until just blended.
Fill muffin cups a little more than 3/4 full.
Bake for about 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
(The Glaze)
In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine glaze ingredients.
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, or until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes and then pour over muffins. OR dip muffins top-first into syrup.
Dust with powdered sugar when cool.
