Description
Delight in these bright and zesty Orange Muffins, featuring moist batter infused with fresh orange zest and juice, topped with a sweet orange glaze for an extra burst of citrus flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack, these muffins balance sweetness and tanginess in every bite.
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
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line every other cavity of a 12-count muffin pan with muffin liners to allow even heat circulation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and fresh squeezed orange juice, mixing thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together just until all ingredients are combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender. Rest the batter for 15 minutes to let it hydrate.
- Fill Muffin Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling them completely full, and smooth the tops with the back of the spoon or a spatula.
- Bake in Two Stages: Bake the muffins for 7 minutes at 425°F to give a good rise, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for an additional 13 to 16 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 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.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: Mix together the powdered sugar and fresh squeezed orange juice until smooth to form the glaze. Spoon or dip the glaze over the cooled muffins to finish.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter so the muffins stay light and fluffy.
- Resting the batter enhances texture by allowing the flour to fully hydrate.
- Filling the muffin liners completely full results in tall, full muffins.
- If you prefer a stronger orange flavor, add an additional teaspoon of orange zest or a splash more orange juice to the glaze.
- Allow muffins to cool fully before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
