Bakery-style Almond Poppy Seed Muffins that are soft, moist, and packed with real almond flavor. A copycat of the Costco classic with no preservatives and a perfect crumb every time.
1 12-cup muffin tin (With paper liners or greased)
1 Large mixing bowl (For dry ingredients)
1 Medium bowl (For wet ingredients)
1 set Measuring cups
1 set Measuring spoons
1 Whisk
1 Rubber spatula (For folding batter gently)
Ingredients
Muffin Base:
2cupsall-purpose flour
¾cupgranulated sugar
2teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
⅓cupground almonds
2tablespoonpoppy seeds- Soaked in milk
¾cupmilk- Used for soaking poppy seeds
⅓cupvegetable oil- Can substitute with melted butter
1large- egg
1teaspoonalmond extract
½teaspoonvanilla extract- Optional but recommended
Topping:
2tablespoonsliced almonds
1tablespooncoarse sugar- Optional for crunch
Optional Glaze:
1cuppowdered sugar
2–3tablespoonmilk- Adjust to desired consistency
¼teaspoonalmond extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line muffin tin. Soak poppy seeds in milk.
Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Combine soaked poppy seed milk with oil, egg, and extracts.
Fold wet mixture into dry until just combined.
Fill muffin cups, top, and bake until golden.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes