Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Step 1 -Adjust an oven rack to the middle position.

Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 3 -Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 4 -Whisk the flour, the 1 cup of the sugar, the poppy seeds, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt together in a large bowl.

Step 5 -In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, the lemon zest, and the eggs until smooth.

Step 6 -Gently fold the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.

Step 7 -Fold in the melted butter. Do not overmix. If you overmix, the muffins will be dense.

Step 8 -Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

Step 9 -Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking.

Step 10 -Simmer the 1/4 cup of the sugar and the 1/4 cup of the lemon juice together in a small saucepan over medium heat until it turns into a light syrup, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 11 -Transfer the muffin tin to a wire rack.

Step 12 -Brush the muffins with the lemon syrup.

Step 13 -Sprinkle the tops with the coarse sugar.

Step 14 -Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and let cool for another 10 minutes before serving.