# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (from about 2 medium lemons)
10 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons coarse or sparkling sugar
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle coarse sugar atop if desired.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
07 - Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
