Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • ...Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • ...Juice of 1 orange (about 3 tablespoons)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, poppy seeds, lemon zest, and orange zest until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and orange juice. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay!
  5. Spoon the batter into each muffin cup about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!