Orange Muffins: Easy and Delightfully Zesty for Every Occasion
Delight in the zesty flavors of these easy-to-make orange muffins, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, orange juice, eggs, and orange zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of sugar on top for a sweet crust.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg