1 egg
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 cup milk
2 cup flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 lemons, grated zest only
1/3 cup poppy seeds
Directions
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400F. Beat egg, salt and sugar until light and
fluffy. Add oil in a stream and continue beating. Beat in milk. Sift
flour and baking powder together several times and add to batter. Add
lemon zest and poppy seeds. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Bake in
greased muffin tins for 20-25 minutes.
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Fruit; Muffin
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