MIMI'S LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS

Mimi's Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins image

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Time 50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

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2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon rind
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 eggs
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon almond flavoring

Steps:

In a bowl combine the flour, powder, and salt; set aside.
With an electric mixer combine the butter, lemon rind, sugar, and lemon juice; cream till light and fluffy--about 2 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
Stir in poppy seeds.
Fold in the flour mixture alternately with the milk.
Do not overmix the batter.
Put in paper-lined tins.
Bake at 375 dgrees for about 25 minutes.
GLAZE: While baking, mix the confectioners sugar with the lemon juice, vanilla, and almond.
When the muffins come out of the oven generously brush each one with the lemon glaze; remove from pan and put on rack to cool for 10 minutes before serving.