Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk or orange juice
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds 
• OPTIONAL: 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and lemon juice.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture alternately with milk or orange juice; beating well after each addition. Fold in poppy seeds and blueberries if using.
3. Fill muffin cups lined with paper muffin holders. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Makes about 12 muffins.