Name: Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Buttermilk Drizzle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup active sourdough starter; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons buttermilk (for drizzle); 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for drizzle); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for drizzle)

Description

These moist and tender sourdough lemon poppy seed muffins feature bright citrus flavor, a tender crumb from active sourdough starter, and a sweet-tangy buttermilk drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup active sourdough starter

3/4 cup buttermilk

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons buttermilk (for drizzle)

1 teaspoon lemon juice (for drizzle)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for drizzle)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

2. In a bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.

3. In another bowl whisk melted butter, sourdough starter, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.

5. Let batter rest 10–15 minutes to activate the leavening.

6. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full and bake 18–22 minutes until tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool muffins in the pan 5 minutes then transfer to a rack.

8. Whisk powdered sugar with buttermilk, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.

9. Drizzle glaze over warm muffins and let set 10–15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin

Keywords: sourdough, lemon, poppy seed, muffins, buttermilk drizzle, breakfast, brunch, baking recipe