how many grams in a tablespoon of poppy seeds?

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• How many grams of poppy seeds are in a tablespoon?
  About 9 g for a level tablespoon. Lemon poppy-seed muffins typically use 2-3 tablespoons (18-27 g) for a 12-muffin batch — enough to speckle every muffin without weighing down the crumb. If you push past 4 tablespoons in a standard recipe, the batter starts to taste oily and the seeds clump rather than distributing evenly.
• How much poppy seed goes into a poppy-seed dressing?
  A classic creamy poppy-seed dressing for fruit or spinach salad runs 1-2 tablespoons (9-18 g) of seeds per cup of dressing base. The seeds don't dissolve — they suspend in the emulsion of oil, vinegar, and honey, giving the dressing its signature crunch. Stir or shake right before pouring, since the seeds settle within minutes.
• How many poppy seeds top a standard bagel?
  A bakery-style poppy-seed bagel carries roughly 1 tablespoon (9 g) of seeds across the top crust, pressed on after an egg wash or water bath. For a six-bagel home batch, plan on 6 tablespoons (about 54 g) — more if you want full coverage rather than a scatter. The seeds toast as the bagel bakes and turn nuttier.

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