EGG FREE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp black or blue poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup oil
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1

   --- PREPARE THE LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

3. 3

   Line the muffin tray with cake cups.

4. 4

   Prepare the buttermilk by adding 1 tbsp lemon juice to the milk. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Sieve the all purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.

6. 6

   Add the lemon zest and poppy seeds to it and mix.

7. 7

   In another bowl whisk the buttermilk , oil, lemon juice an sugar till it is a bit frothy.

8. 8

   Add the flour mixture to the liquid.

9. 9

   Fold till the flour is all wet. Do not over mix.

10. 10

    Spoon the batter into the prepared cups. Fill it three quarter of the way.

11. 11

    Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes or till the tops are golden brown.

12. 12

    Insert a toothpick into the middle of a muffin. If it comes out clean then the muffins are done.

13. 13

    Remove the muffins from the oven and the tray. Let them cool on a wire rack.

14. 14

    --- Prepare The Lemon Glaze Or Icing ---

15. 15

    Sift the powdered sugar in a mixing bowl to remove any lumps.

16. 16

    Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and mix. If required add 1 tsp at a time till the glaze is thick but pourable.