1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin tin with muffin liners and set aside. I love using colorful liners to add a cheerful touch!

2. Sift Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp of baking powder, and 1/2 tsp of baking soda. Sifting aerates the flour and removes lumps, ensuring a lighter muffin.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

• In another large bowl, combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp poppy seeds. Mix until fully incorporated and creamy.

4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients

• Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; the batter will be slightly thick, but do not overmix, or you could end up with dense muffins!

5. Fill Muffin Liners

• Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling them until they are almost full. This helps achieve that bakery-style dome shape!

6. Bake to Perfection

• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on them, as ovens can vary. You’ll know they’re done when they are golden brown and spring back when lightly touched!

7. Cooling

• Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The smell will be irresistible!

8. Prepare the Glaze

• Meanwhile, whisk together 3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tbsp lemon zest until it’s smooth and silky.

9. Drizzle and Enjoy!

• Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled muffins. Serve with a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy every delicious bite!