Description
Indulge in the delightful burst of citrus with this Orange Muffin Recipe, perfect for breakfast or brunch. These bakery-style muffins are light, fluffy, and packed with fresh orange juice and zest for a refreshing flavor. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet morning at home, these muffins will brighten your day. Their tall domes and moist texture make them an irresistible treat for orange lovers everywhere. Customize them by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra special touch!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 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 (3–5 tbsp)
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, oil, orange zest, and juice.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
- Fill muffin liners generously in a muffin pan and bake at 425°F for 7 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 13–16 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg