These Bakery Style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are perfectly sweetened and tender with a tart lemon glaze and sprinkling of coarse sugar!
*Disclaimer: I received a cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen for review purposes only. All opinions are completely my own.
It’s been a little while, but I have another great cookbook to share with you! Thanks to America’s Test Kitchen‘s latest cookbook, What Good Cooks Know, we’ve been happily eating these delicious bakery style lemon poppy seed muffins!
My husband and I agreed that these muffins were definitely going to make an appearance at our house again! (Be sure you check out the giveaway below to see how you can win a copy for yourself!)
Just look at them. Not too dense. Not too sweet (In fact, they have an addicting tart lemon glaze on top!). Not too oily (There’s actually no oil in them!). Can you tell what I don’t like about a lot of muffins?! Oh, and they’re big!
Thanks to the work of America’s Test Kitchen experts, the recipe is foolproof. Just like the rest of the recipes that are found in this handbook.
This cookbook really is an essential handbook. This handbook is the first time that the cumulative wisdom of the test kitchen has been gathered and organized to create a go-to kitchen handbook for home cooks.
Perfect for brand-new cooks and experienced cooks alike, this book contains equipment testing, ingredient tasting, food science, technique instruction, research and development. And, of course, recipes that put all of that information together!
And those recipes? They contain a step-by-step tutorial and helpful tips to ensure the right outcome! As you’d expect from America’s Test Kitchen, each step also contains a “why.” This, as I’m sure you’ve come to realize, is my favorite part. I love knowing why a certain method, ingredient, utensil, etc. is necessary for the outcome.
These muffins were just one of the recipes that this handbook contains. It actually has a basic recipe that comes with 4 variations that you can make from it! I think everyone needs a go-to muffin recipe. Muffins are just so versatile, and they’re super easy to make!
These bakery style lemon poppy seed muffins are no different. Just few steps before you’re biting into your new favorite muffin! You can enjoy one for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert!
Want a chance to win this cookbook for yourself? Simply leave a comment below telling me the name of the recipe that you think “good cooks” should know! That’s it. Good luck! (CLOSED)
If you can’t wait to see if you won, you can buy a copy here!
More Favorite Muffin Recipes:
- Bakery Style Cranberry Orange Muffins
- Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins
- Bakery Style Strawberry Crumb Muffins
- 3 C (15 oz) all-purpose flour **
- 1 C (7 oz) sugar **
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ C plain whole milk yogurt or low-fat yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional
- 1½ tbsp grated lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¼ C sugar
- ¼ C lemon juice
- coarse sugar for sprinkling, optional
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12-cup muffin tin.
- Whisk flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt, lemon zest, and eggs until smooth. Gently fold yogurt mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Fold in melted butter. Do not overmix. If you overmix, the muffins will be dense.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. (I like to use this ice cream scoop to make it easy) Bake until golden brown and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Rotate muffin tin halfway through baking.
- While muffin are baking, simmer sugar and lemon juice together in a small saucepan over medium heat until it turns into a light syrup, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove muffin tin to a wire rack. Brush with lemon syrup. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let muffins cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool for another 10 minutes before serving.
This recipe is used with permission from: What Good Cooks Know: 20 Years of Test Kitchen Expertise In One Essential Handbook
Disclaimer: I received this cookbook for review purposes only. All opinions are completely my own. Giveaway is sponsored by America’s Test Kitchen, is open to US residents 18 years of age and older, and runs from 01/25/17-02/08/17.
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Debi H says
Crispy Fried “Baked” Chicken Wings with Garlic Sauce
Karen Downes says
Debi- do you have a recipe for “crispy fried baked chicken wings with garlic garlic sauce”?
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Jessica Gossett says
I think all good cooks should know how to properly cook a steak. Being able to cook a steak and season it properly is very important (at least in my house lol).
John A. Buckley says
Every cook cook should know the recipe that all of my students make me bake at least every couple of weeks, and many of my students have now learned to make on their own: Apple Cider Coffee Cake. Although it looks as though this Lemon Poppy Seed muffin will be next on the list!
Kimmy Ripley says
I think good cooks should know how to roast a chicken. Chicken is so versatile and there are a million dishes you can make with it. I call my chicken the Kicken Chicken. I eat it with bbq sauce and hot sauce.
Natalie says
I think every good cook should be able to cook a simple chicken dish. They’re so versatile – can be made in the oven, on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, etc!
libby says
I think all good cooks should know how to cook a ham that is tasty!
Jan says
Chicken noodle soup
Danielle S says
I believe that good cooks should know how to bake bread. And those lemon poppy seed muffins look so good! Pinned to save and share.
June Anderson says
ISO recipe for zucchini bread made with lemon juice and lemon zest and NO cinnamon. Had this bread and it was delicious,recipe lost due to moving.
Jenifer says
I think all good cooks should be able to properly cook a juicy and delicious burger.
grace says
it’s good to know how to make a proper omelet!
Jennie says
Roast chicken, I think
marcie says
That cookbook sounds great, and these muffins are perfection! I love lemon poppyseed, and these look like a must-try!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
i think all good cooks should need to know how to make a great marinara sauce. spaghetti is such an easy meal & using homemade sauce makes it wayyy better! these muffins sound wonderful too 🙂
Marsha says
I think a good meatloaf is essential for all good cooks to master.
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Those muffins are gorgeous! What a fabulous cookbook – America’s Test Kitchen is the best!
Mackenzie Degen says
How to roast a chicken and/or turkey so its cooked through, but moist and flavorful (not dry)
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
These do look “bakery perfect”! I love lemon and poppy seeds together!
Dee Johnson says
I think all good cooks should know how to make a great hamburger.
Amy Mikkelson says
Even though it’s my nemesis, I think all good cooks should know how to make a light and flaky pie crust.
Banana cake says
I think good cooks should know how to cook one chicken dish.
Stephanie says
Meatloaf is coming to mind, but perhaps I am just hungry!! I love anything by ATK, especially their shorter versions of recipes.
Michelle G. says
I agree with previous comments that good cooks should know to roost a chicken.
And make a quick and basic chocolate or yellow cake for any occasion.
Ken Gilmour says
I think all good cooks should know how to cook lamb!
Maria says
These look amazing! So fluffy and lemony! 🙂
Barbara McCrary says
Good cooks should know spaghetti sauce!
Denise M says
I think good cooks know how to make perfect omelets
Carolsue says
All good cooks should know how to cook a pot roast
Heidi Nawrocki says
I’d love a good tutorial on the perfect cupcqke. I really struggle with getting them just right
Amy C. says
I think the cookbook should definitely include instructions for boiling an egg and poaching chicken.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Lemon poppy seed anything is a favorite of mine! These muffins look SO good…wish I had one for breakfast!
JESSICA M says
a good winter chili – like white chicken chili!
Heather says
I agree with you totally, I love to know the “why”behind everything.
All the suggestions have been spot on, and I’ll add cookies to what good cooks should know, because even if you screw up the meal, ending it with a good cookie will make your family or guests forgive and forget!
Now excuse me while I go make some lemon poppyseed muffins.
Jenn says
I think every good cook should know how to make a good basic white sauce.
Meg says
All good cooks should have a tried-and-true meatloaf recipe in their arsenal. Bad meatloaf is bad, of course, but good meatloaf? It’s heavenly! I use ground turkey in my own, and my husband couldn’t initially believe it was possible for meatloaf not to suck. I take that as a matter of great pride!
Michelle Masters says
I think a good cook should know how to make a good Beef Stroganoff
Susan Broughton says
I think the basic skill of knowing how to cook eggs such as scrambled, over easy, fried, boiled, and poached etc
MaryB says
My choice would be a great meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
MaryB says
My choice would be a great meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
Lane & holly @ With Two Spoons says
I bought this cookbook last month and we too, are loving it! America’s Test Kitchen is the best!
Sandy says
Yummy! I can just taste it! I hope the book also contains a how to for Vanilla Cheesecake!
GiGi Eats says
I remember the days when I used to POUND lemon poppyseed muffins!!! POUND THEM!
Auntiepatch says
Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes! With a Chocolate Cake chaser!
Auntiepatch says
Fried Chicken , Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy! Followed by Chocolate Cake!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Great book! That muffins looks perfect!
alisha says
I think good cooks should know how to make a great pizza dough! Mine always turn out strange, lol!
Tarah says
I think a cook should know how to make spaghetti sauce from scratch.
Maria says
Those muffins do look like they came from the bakery! Wow! All good cooks should know how to make handmade pasta! I’m italian. Can you tell? Haha!
Kelly says
This book sounds great! Love these gorgeous muffins too! Lemon poppy seed is a favorite of mine! Wish I had one for breakfast this morning!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
I think good cooks should know how to make a good meatloaf. it comes out dry too often if people don’t know what they are doing
Mahdi says
A good cook should be able to make ramen. Ha!
Karen Downes says
Chocolate chip cookies! That was the first thing I ever made by myself.
Roxane says
I think all good cooks should learn how to properly roast delicious vegetables.
Karen D says
Everyone needs to know how to make Yeast raised waffles.
KAT says
omelette. It is tougher than you think, but so versatile.
Lisa A says
A classic chicken casserole
Alice Binford says
How to make mashed potatoes.
Brittany Koelmel says
I think everyone should know how to make their own pasta sauce!
pmurks says
A really good red sauce for pasta and the perfect birthday cake!
Ann says
Every good cook should know how to make a pot roast.
karen r says
Good cooks know how to make a vinaigrette
Molly says
Every good cook should know a good birthday cake recipe and a good dish they love… for us it’s pasta puttanesca!
Gail Nelson says
Every good cook should know how to make a great lasagne!
Cindy says
Every good cook needs to know own how to make cornbread.
Maria says
Good cooks should know how to roast a chicken!
Marie A Nelson says
What I think all good cooks should know is “How To Cook The Perfect Pot of Rice Everytime”. I mean without going out to purchase a ‘rice cooker’. It’s not as easy as some may think & there are a lot of variables.
Emily says
Chocolate Chip Cookies! My family’s favorite!
Cyn says
Definitely, lemon ricotta pancakes! Yum!
Carol Curtis says
So looking forward to trying the lemon poppy seed muffins. Makes me think of breakfast and would love to have a really good buttermilk pancake recipe. Also, couldn’t hurt to have a buckwheat pancake recipe too! Thanks, Carol
Sandy Parker says
I think all cooks should know the basic sauces and a standard 1-2-3-4 Cake.
Sandy Schnur says
Love, Love, Love this recipe! Can’t wait to try it this weekend!
Nursegirl says
Cinnamon rolls!
Maureen Ford says
Every good cook should know how to make a melt-in-your-mouth pot roast!
Rebecca says
Lasagna!
Janet Miller says
Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles….all vital to a cook’s repertotoire!
Becky says
Chicken and egg noodles my grandma made it- I never got her recipe… it was delicious!!
Lane & holly @ With Two Spoons says
I just bought this book and i love it!
Diane says
Every good baker should start with a basic muffin recipe.
Jodie says
Chocolate chip cookies
Brianna says
Chewy gingersnaps!
Katharine Sacca says
Every good cook should be axle to make a rich, creamy risotto. So versatile – great with veggies, fish, chicken, or just plain with parmesan.
sharon austin says
Hi. If the contest is still going on, I’d say everyone needs to know a great brunch egg casserole, like for Christmas morning or for houseguests. 🙂 if not a casserole, a great quiche. 🙂
P.S. I’m making this lemon muffin recipe today for my doctor!
Linda Wetch says
Every Good Cook; should know how to make a basic white sauce thin, med, thick, as most sauces and gravies can grow from here.
Love Cooks, Am making these now for a thank you gift.
Maria says
Made these for my family, they are amazing muffins.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I’m so glad you like them! 🙂
Eny says
Can we use vegetable oil(specifically olive oil) instead of melted butter?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Yes it should work, but I would try using 6 tablespoons of oil instead of the full 8 tablespoons called for in the recipe. Also, you’re going to want to use an olive oil with a mellow flavor.
Brenda says
One should know how to make simple sides that have bountiful flavor. Honey orange glazed carrots come to mind. Quick, simple and there is never any left in the bowl.
Melissa Call says
Can I use whole fat plain Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt?
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Sure! That should work fine.
Mary says
These muffins were so, so good!! They turned out just like in the picture and were the best muffins I have ever baked. My whole family loved them. Best muffins ever, will for sure be making these again soon.