Orange Sour Cream Muffins with Zesty Orange Glaze
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
11 muffins
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Course
Breakfast
Orange Sour Cream Muffins with Zesty Orange Glaze
Description
Orange Sour Cream Muffins with Zesty Orange Glaze blend all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt with a mixture of melted butter, sour cream, egg, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest. The batter is gently mixed just until combined and baked in a lined muffin tin until a tester comes out clean. The result is a tender muffin with a soft crumb and subtle citrus notes.
The addition of sour cream keeps the muffins moist and adds richness without heaviness. The orange juice and zest provide a bright, fresh flavor that complements the buttery base. Baking at a high temperature yields lightly golden muffins with a slightly crisp exterior.
Once cooled slightly, the muffin tops are dipped into a glaze made of confectioners’ sugar, orange juice, and zest, which dries to a sweet, tangy coating that enhances the orange character. This glaze adds a pleasant contrast to the soft muffin texture.
These muffins are suitable for a breakfast treat or afternoon snack and pair well with tea or coffee. The glaze can be adjusted by adding more confectioners' sugar if it is too thin for your preference.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted, 1 stick
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg large
- ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- orange zest of 1
For the Zesty Orange Glaze
- 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees 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. 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.
- Allow glaze to set before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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