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lemon poppyseed muffins

Basic Muffin Mix

Use 2 3/4 cups of the basic muffin mix as the basis for any muffin you choose to make

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.

When making a batch of muffins use 2-3/4 cup of muffin mix, 1 egg, 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup melted butter.

  1. Add up to 1 cup of your choice of fruits or nuts to the batter

  2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full

  3. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean

  4. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack

Recipe Notes

For lemon poppy seed muffins, add 1/4 c lemon juice, 1 t of lemon zest and 2 T poppy seeds.

For Pumpkin Pie Spice muffins, add 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice blend and 1/2 cup pumpkin puree.