TANGERINE MUFFINS

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Here's a recipe that represents our state and region. We've lived in Florida since we retired in 1980. Before that, we lived in Alaska. -Margaret Yerkes, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup diced peeled tangerine
1 tablespoon grated tangerine zest

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, butter and milk until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in tangerine and zest. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° until a toothpick comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.