POPPY SEED ORANGE MUFFINS

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When our whole family has the day off together, we like to start our day with muffins for breakfast. This recipe made me a runner-up winner in the baked goods division at our county fair.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the yogurt, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and extract. Combine the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.