RED CURRANT MUFFINS

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Currants hold up so nicely baked into these yummy, golden cake-like muffins. The berries add tartness to the sweet mixture. These are great for breakfast, brunch or a snack.-Jane Larter, Hallock, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup red currants
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until blended. Fold in currants. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

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