Orange Muffins Recipe
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Orange Muffins Recipe
Description
The Orange Muffins Recipe combines basic baking ingredients with fresh orange juice and zest to create muffins with a bright, citrus flavor. Melted butter and sour cream add moisture and richness, contributing to a soft texture. Baking powder helps achieve a light rise, while sugar sweetens the batter without overpowering the orange essence. Once baked to a golden finish, the muffins are dipped twice into an orange glaze made from powdered sugar, juice, and zest, giving a sweet and tangy coating that sets crisply.
The muffins are suitable for serving at breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with tea or coffee. Their bright citrus profile refreshes the palate, making them a nice change from simpler muffins. The glaze adds a decorative, flavorful touch that elevates their appearance and taste.
The recipe suggests dipping the warm muffins into the glaze, allowing it to set before a second dip, which creates a thicker, more even coating. Cooling the muffins before glazing ensures the glaze adheres well without melting away. These steps help maintain the muffins’ texture while adding a sticky, flavorful layer.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- orange zest from 1
Zesty Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1/8 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together butter, sour cream, egg, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist.
- Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin tray about ⅔ - ¾ full.
- Place into oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- To make the glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thin, add more confectioners’ sugar as needed.
- When the muffins are done, cool for 10 minutes and dip the muffin crown into the glaze. Let them set and dip a second time.
- Allow glaze to set before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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