Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Recipe By : More Heart Smart Cooking with Bonnie Stern, p. 249
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low Fat Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
or plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup poppy seeds
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
***Syrup***
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
1. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
2. In large bowl, beat oil with sugar, eggs, buttermilk or yogurt, poppy
seeds and lemon peel.
3. Add dry ingredients to large bowl and combine just until moistened.
4. Spoon batter into 12 large non-stick, lightly oiled or paper-lined muffin
cups. Bake in preheated 400F/200C oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, bring lemon juice and sugar to boil. Cool
for a few minutes.
6. When muffins come out of oven, prick in a few places with toothpick.
Spoon syrup over top and allow to soak into muffins. Cool and remove muffins
from pan.

The batter can also be baked in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan (2L loaf pan) for 45
to 50 minutes.

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NOTES : Entered to MasterCook by Ellen Pickett <ellen@qnetix.ca> January
1999.