Almond-Poppy Seed Muffins

Name: Almond-Poppy Seed Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup milk; 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons poppy seed; 3 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

10 Minutes Prep 30 Minutes Total
12 Servings
180 Calories per Serving

The flavors of almond and poppy seed pair nicely in a variety of baked goods. These moist muffins are no exception!

Ingredient List

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons poppy seed
3 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups (or spray cups with cooking spray or grease with shortening).
In large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, the oil, egg and almond extract. Beat in sour cream and milk with spoon until blended. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and poppy seed until well blended. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle batter with 3 teaspoons sugar and the almonds.
Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm or cool.

Tips

You can make the batter the night before, cover the bowl and put it in the fridge. Pop the muffins in the oven to bake just as your guests arrive. Bake at 375°F for 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Add a gourmet touch by making a glaze with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 to 3 teaspoons milk. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the muffins.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 10g 15%, Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 12%, Cholesterol 25mg 8%, Sodium 160mg 7%, Potassium 55mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 6%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 8%, Riboflavin 8%, Niacin 4%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 6%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 2%, Phosphorus 6%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 2%, Selenium 8%, Copper 4%, Manganese 10%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 180, Calories from Fat 90, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 1/2g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 10g, Protein 3g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 450g, Carbohydrate Choice 1 1/2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2