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Orange Muffins with Orange Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Orange Muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the zestiness of fresh oranges with a tender, moist crumb. Featuring a light orange glaze, these muffins are bursting with citrus flavor, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With a quick resting time and a two-step baking process, they come together easily for a homemade bakery-quality experience.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Zest of 3 oranges
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice

Glaze

  • 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line every other cavity of a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners to ensure easy removal and even heating.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and freshly squeezed orange juice until well combined. This mixture provides moisture and flavor to the batter.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until everything is moistened and combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld and leaveners to activate.
  5. Fill Muffin Liners: Using a spoon or scoop, fill the prepared muffin liners completely full and smooth the tops so they bake evenly.
  6. Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 7 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 13 to 16 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the muffins are lightly golden.
  7. Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth to form a glaze. Spoon or dip the cooled muffins into this orange glaze to add a sweet, zesty finish. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Resting the batter for 15 minutes helps activate the leavening agents for a better rise.
  • Filling liners completely full gives muffins a nice domed top.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if using jumbo or mini muffin pans.
  • The glaze adds a sweet citrus touch; allow it to set for a few minutes before serving.

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