Description
Is there anything better than the smell of fresh muffins wafting through your kitchen? Let me tell you, orange muffins are truly a delight! They bring a burst of citrusy sunshine to your mornings or those 3 PM snack attacks. I remember the first time I made these fluffy beauties; my kids couldn’t get enough! With their sweet orange glaze and tender crumb, these muffins are like a warm hug on a plate. They’re simple to whip up, making them perfect for busy moms and professionals alike. Let’s dive into this quick and easy recipe that will elevate your breakfast game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (297g) granulated sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (177ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
- zest of 3 oranges (3–5 Tbsp)
- ¼ cup (59ml) fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 ⅓ cup (151g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3 Tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a spoon to combine and set aside.
- In a larger mixing bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and orange juice. Stir to combine with a spatula for 30 seconds.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, mixing by hand just until combined. The batter will be very thick!
- Cover the bowl with a towel and allow the batter to rest for 15 minutes. During this time, preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Line a 12 count muffin pan with 6 muffin liners, filling every other muffin well with batter to allow for spreading and doming.
- Fill the liners to the top with batter and smooth the tops if lumpy.
- Top the muffins with sanding sugar if desired.
- Bake for 7 minutes at 425ºF, then keeping the muffins in the oven, turn the temperature down to 350ºF and bake for an additional 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan.
- To make the orange glaze, mix the powdered sugar and orange juice together with a spoon. Adjust the consistency as needed. Dip the tops of the muffins into the glaze or spread it over them.
Notes
- Ensure the oven is preheated for the best muffin texture.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of orange juice in the glaze for preferred consistency.
- For an extra touch, add sanding sugar on top before baking.
- Store any leftover muffins in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg