Description
Delight in these classic Mennonite Orange Muffins, a perfect blend of citrusy orange flavor and tender crumb. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these muffins offer a moist and flavorful bite ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice, melted butter, orange zest, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniformly blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture in the muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: After baking, let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- Using fresh orange zest enhances the orange flavor significantly.
- You can substitute melted butter with vegetable oil for a slightly different texture.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: orange muffins, Mennonite muffins, breakfast muffins, citrus muffins, easy muffin recipe
