CALIFORNIA ORANGE HONEY MUFFINS

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Why just about anything with wheat germ in it is titled "California" I'll never know, but I love the stuff. This recipe is adapted from Gene Opton's book, "Honey: A Connoisseur's Guide".

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour or 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup orange blossom honey
1 egg
1 orange, zest of
1/2 cup orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*F. Butter a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Combine the flour, powder, soda, salt and wheat germ in a medium bowl.
  • Cream the butter with a mixer, then add the honey and beat until fluffy.
  • Add the egg, zest and juice and beat again.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter-honey mixture and stir until just combined.
  • The batter may be lumpy - don't worry about it, just make sure you don't have any dry spots.
  • Fill muffin tins 2/3 full and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool slightly in the tins for about 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack or serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 112.5, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.7, Protein 2.8

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