Orange Muffins are a testament to the joy of citrus flavors. With their tangy and sweet taste, they are a delightful way to brighten your day. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are a simple pleasure that never goes out of style.
ORANGE MUFFINS
“Orange Muffins are a testament to the joy of citrus flavors. With their tangy and sweet taste, they are a delightful way to brighten your day. “
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups all purpose flour, 360 grams, measured properly
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- zest of 3 oranges
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
ORANGE GLAZE
- 1 ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preparing the Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir with a spoon to thoroughly mix these dry ingredients, and then set the bowl aside.
Combining the Wet Ingredients: 3. In a larger mixing bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and orange juice.
- Stir to combine these wet ingredients using a spatula for about 30 seconds.
Incorporating the Dry Ingredients: 5. Gradually mix in the previously prepared dry ingredients, mixing by hand just until they are fully combined. The batter will be quite thick.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and allow the batter to rest for 15 minutes.
Preheating the Oven: 7. During the resting period, preheat your oven to 425ºF.
Preparing the Muffin Pan: 8. For bakery-style muffin tops, line a 12-count muffin pan with 6 muffin liners, meaning you’ll fill only every other muffin well with batter. This allows the muffins to spread and dome without merging into each other.
- Fill the lined muffin cups to the top with batter. Do not hold back; fill them up fully. Use a butter knife to smooth the tops if they appear lumpy.
- Optionally, top the muffins with sanding sugar.
Baking the Muffins: 11. Bake for 7 minutes at 425ºF. Without removing the muffins from the oven, reduce the temperature to 350ºF and continue baking for 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan.
Repeat for the Remaining Batter: 13. Repeat the baking process with the remaining batter, making sure to adjust the oven temperature back to 425ºF.
Creating the Orange Glaze: 14. For the orange glaze, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice together using a spoon. You can add more orange juice as needed, depending on your desired glaze thickness.
- Dip the tops of the muffins into the glaze or use a spoon to spread the glaze over them.
