Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2003

Yummy!! That's the word my kids were using all morning. After reviewing the comments, I made a few variations. First, I noted that the recipe says buttermilk can be used in place of yogurt, although it's not listed as an ingredient, so I made that substitution. Also, I added 1 TBS of lemon extract. We like a lemony taste, so someone else may want to use less. I used only 2 TBS of poppy seeds. I also used 1/2 a cup of butter, in place of vegetable oil (which may be why we found them to be moist!) Last, I baked them for about 15 minutes, instead of 20. Minor variations, because the lemon sauce you drizzle on at the end *makes* these muffins!

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Mrs_Mike

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Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2003

Even after reading the reviews and making the adjustments, they were dry. In fact the batter was almost like cookie dough so I added milk. I'll keep looking.

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GRANNYBIRD

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2003

I did modify this as per some of the reviews and they are sooooooooooo yummie! I didn't have yogart so I used 1 cup of milk and the juice of one lemon instead. I also used the zest of 2 lemons and instead of poppy seeds i used cranberries (frozen, whole) So good!!

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Claudette

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2003

these were the worst muffins i have ever made. tasted like they were from a box!

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GILLSMIT

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2002

I made these muffins for the second time and made a few changes that made all the difference. Now I have a recipe that is worth making again. I used the lemon yogart but 16 oz instead of 12 and 1 tbs. of lemon extract. Definately cut the amount of poppy seeds in half, 1/4 cup is WAY TOO much. 1/8th cup is plently, I promise. I also used 1/3 cup of oil. I baked them at 400 for 10-12 minutes and they were perfect. Very moist but not greasy, and just the right amount of lemony flavor. The second day they are still yummy warmed in the micorwave.

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KEBRAZZ

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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2002

very good and moist muffins

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JENATHERTON

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2002

It's lovely. I used plain yogurt instead of lemon flavored yogurt and it worked fine.

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CACAHUETE

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2002

the muffins were dry

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BAKEAHOLIC

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2002

Delicious!!!

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STRAWBERRY SWIRL

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Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2001

This recipe was wonderful!! I have read the other reviews, and I have to say that I don't know how some people ended up with dry muffins. They were very moist and perfectly browned in 19 minutes. The lemon flavor was perfect with the lemon juice and sugar over the top and the light lemony flavor of the muffin itself.

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COFFEYMATE

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2001

Another staple although just a little dry. I also cut the poppy seeds by about half.

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Nora

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Reviewed: May 6, 2001

The muffins were okay, but very dry.

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MANZELLE

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2001

These muffins were very easy to make, and they taste great! I made mini-muffins (350 degrees for about 10 mins.) and they turned out perfect. I really like the extra lemon zest in the centre and I sifted icing sugar over the tops. Watch for the edges to turn brown, and they'll be done. (The tops don't turn brown that much.)

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Cheryl

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2001

Not very good. The muffins were not very sweet and not very lemony. I would expect that a mix would be better. Not worth the time.

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CARRIEKELLER

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2001

A little burnt at the bottom but it may be my oven!

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2001

The sugar and lemon juice topping really gave these muffins their flavor. I will make these again.

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LUCIDNOODLE

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2001

Worst muffin recipe ever! 20 min. at 400 degrees is WAY too long. Muffins were burnt! Yes, my oven is accurate (in fact, it's digital).

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RANDOMCOOKER

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Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2000

This recipe is perfect for a formal brunch. The highlight is the lemony mixture poured into each of the muffins, giving it a delightfully perky taste. I made these for a Mother's Day brunch and they were the talk of the morning! One woman made the remark that these were the only thing she wanted for her birthday! What a great recipe.

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