Ingredients

  • 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 34 teaspoon baking soda
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup vegetable oil
  • 12 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 12 cups buttermilk
  • 14 cup poppy seed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, grated
  • 13 cup lemon juice
  • 13 cup granulated sugar

Method

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.
  • In a large bowl, beat the oil with the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, poppy seeds and lemon zest.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the large bowl and combine just until moistened.
  • Spoon the batter into 12 large non-stick, lightly oiled or paper-lined muffin cups.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring lemon juice and sugar to a boil; cool for a few minutes.
  • When the muffins come out of the oven, prick in a few places with a toothpick.
  • Spoon the syrup over the top and allow to soak into the muffins.
  • Cool and remove the muffins from the pan.