Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins

• 1 ¾ cups flour
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp grated lemon zest
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Grease muffin tins.

2. In a large bowl, blend together flour, first part of sugar, powder, lemon zest, and the salt.  In a med. bowl, beat together the remaining 2 tbsp of sugar, egg, oil, 1 tbsp of poppy seeds, milk and lemon juice.  Combine the two mixtures, blending until the dry ingredients are just moistened.

3. Spoon the batter into the cups, filling about ¾ full.  Sprinkle the remaining poppy seeds over the top of the muffins.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.