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Orange Muffins

These Orange Muffins are bright, zesty, and perfect for any time of day!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/8 cup freshly squeezed orange juice for glaze
  • 1/2 tablespoon orange zest for glaze

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your muffin tin with a little butter or line it with muffin liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine melted butter, sour cream, egg, orange juice, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and additional zest for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is melted but not hot to avoid cooking the egg.
  • Add more zest or orange juice for a stronger flavor.
  • Muffins can be frozen for up to three months.
  • Consider folding in chopped nuts for added texture.