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ORANGE MUFFINS



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This easy recipe for Orange Muffins is perfect if you love the bright and tangy flavor of fresh orange juice and zest. It's also super simple to bake.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs (at room temperature)
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (you can also use melted butter if you like)
½ cup plain yogurt (natural or greek, can also use milk or sour cream)
¼ cup (60ml) orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon orange extract (optional)
2 cups + 2 tablespoons (270g) all purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking power
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C, and line a muffin pan with muffin liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk then add the oil, yogurt, orange juice and zest, and vanilla extract (and orange extract if using). Whisk to combine.
  • Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. And whisk until just combined.
  • Divide the batter between 12 muffins cups, I use a cookie scoop. And bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the muffin. Allow to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more orange juice. Drizzle over the cooled muffins, and garnish with orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin with glaze, Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

LEMON CRUMB MUFFINS



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I love to have the dough for these muffins ready and waiting in the refrigerator when company comes. They bake up in just 20 minutes and taste delicious warm. Their cakelike texture makes them perfect for breakfast, dessert or snacking. -Claudette Brownlee, Kingfisher, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 40 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sour cream
2 cups butter, melted
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
TOPPING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, butter, lemon zest and juice. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. , In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm muffins. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CITRUS MUFFINS



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Enjoy these baked citrus muffins that are ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons grated orange or lemon peel or combination
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon of the orange peel; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat milk, oil and egg with fork. Stir in flour, 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and remaining 2 teaspoons orange peel just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle sugar-orange peel mixture evenly over batter.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 190 mg

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