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Orange Muffins

Zesty Orange Muffins That Brighten Your Morning Moments

These Orange Muffins are a delicious start to your day with a burst of citrus flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda omit if using buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Large Eggs can use substitutes
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk with vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest can substitute with lemon zest
  • 1 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice or other citrus juices
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar optional for glazing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, crack open the large eggs and beat them lightly. Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and orange juice, mixing until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the batter together until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  4. Rest the Batter: Cover the bowl with a towel and let the batter rest for 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  5. Prepare Muffin Pan: Line a muffin pan with paper liners and fill every other muffin cup generously with batter, all the way to the top.
  6. Bake the Muffins: Bake for 7 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 13-16 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool Before Glazing: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Glaze the Muffins: Mix powdered sugar with orange juice to your desired consistency and drizzle over cooled muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be filled to the top for a bakery-style look and should not be overmixed for the best texture.

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