Cookbook:Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Glazed)

This delicious muffin recipe is a treat for a special morning.

Ingredients

 * ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk
 * ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
 * ⅔ cup (160 ml) nonfat lemon yogurt
 * 1 egg
 * 1 ¾ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
 * ¼ cup (60 g) white granulated sugar
 * 2 tbsp poppy seeds
 * 1 tbsp lemon zest
 * ¼ tsp lemon extract
 * 2½ tsp baking powder
 * ½ tsp baking soda
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ cup (120 g) confectioners' sugar
 * 2 ½ tsp lemon juice

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
 * 2) Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cold butter.
 * 3) Sift the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, lemon zest, lemon extract, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl.
 * 4) In a separate bowl, mix the milk, oil, lemon yogurt, and egg together.
 * 5) Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in three steps. Take care not to over-mix the batter.
 * 6) Divide the batter between the muffin cups.
 * 7) Bake for 16 minutes, or until golden brown. Muffins should be springy to the touch and a toothpick stuck in will come out clean.
 * 8) While muffins are baking, prepare the glaze: Stir confectioners' sugar with the lemon juice until smooth.
 * 9) Drizzle muffins with glaze.
 * 10) Let cool on rack for 10 minutes and remove from muffin tin.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * ⅛ cup (30 g) sliced almonds can be sprinkled on after glazing for artistic flair.
 * Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfait: Slice your muffins in half and layer them with fresh berries, yogurt, and a drizzle of honey for a refreshing breakfast.