Sunshine Orange Muffins (Printable Version)
Moist, fluffy orange muffins bursting with fresh citrus flavor and a sweet orange glaze.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 grams all-purpose flour
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150 grams granulated sugar
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8 grams baking powder
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3 grams salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 large egg
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240 milliliters whole milk
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120 milliliters vegetable oil
→ Citrus and Glaze
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Zest of 2 large oranges
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Juice of 1 large orange, divided
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120 grams powdered sugar
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Add orange zest to the dry mixture and rub it in with your fingertips to release oils and enhance flavor.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, vegetable oil, and 30 milliliters of fresh orange juice.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined, leaving some lumps intact to maintain muffin tenderness.
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Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center emerges clean.
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While muffins cool in the pan, whisk powdered sugar with 30 to 45 milliliters of fresh orange juice until a smooth, pourable consistency is reached.
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Transfer muffins to a wire rack, drizzle with orange glaze, and sprinkle with reserved orange zest before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Rubbing orange zest with sugar intensifies the citrus aroma. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Adjust orange juice in glaze for desired thickness.