Orange Muffins

Start your morning on a bright note with these moist and easy orange muffins! Soft, fluffy, and full of fresh flavor, they're perfect for breakfast or to take on a picnic with friends. The best part is that they're ready in just a few minutes! They are so easy to prepare that you can make them the night before or just before breakfast!

With just a handful of everyday ingredients, you can make the perfect orange muffins! A base of flour and eggs creates a soft texture, while sugar, orange juice, and orange zest add a natural, sweet, and fresh aroma. Bake for just 15 minutes, let cool, and they're ready for the first bite!

For a simple and tasty family breakfast, you must try these Butter lemon muffins, Homemade muffins or these delicious Vanilla chocolate muffins. Each one is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or for packing in your children's lunchboxes as a tasty after-school snack.

HOW TO MAKE ORANGE MUFFINS

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line standard-size muffin tins with muffin liners.

Step 2: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the sugar, eggs and the orange zest until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Pour the orange juice and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous mixture.

Step 3: Pour small portions of the batter into the paper liners. Bake for about 15 minutes (the time depends on the oven).

Step 4: Remove muffins from the oven and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes inside the tins.

Step 5: Remove from the tins and place the muffins onto a wire rack or a plate.

Step 6: Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.

TIPS FOR ORANGE MUFFINS

1. Place the oven rack in the middle. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the muffins batter, resulting in even cooking.

2. When the orange muffins are cooked, do not open the oven door all the way. Leave the door slightly open and wait 5 to 10 minutes so that the heat enters the kitchen and there is no temperature shock (the time depends on the season of the year, if it is summer leave it for about 5 minutes, if it is winter 10 minutes).

3. If the top of the orange muffins start too brown too much, reduce the oven temperature and cover the muffins with aluminum foil.

Some tips to make the muffins denser:
1. Use ingredients like eggs, milk or yogurt to add moisture to the muffins.
2. Reduce the amount of baking powder or baking soda in the recipe.
3. Replace all-purpose flour with cake flour or almond flour.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make a cake with this batter?
Absolutely! You just need to adjust the amount of some ingredients.

How to store these orange muffins?
Allow the muffins to cool completely before storing. Place the muffins in an airtight container. Never store the muffins at room temperature for more than 2-3 days.

Orange Muffins

These quick and fluffy orange muffins are made with just 6 simple ingredients! Packed with a fresh citrus flavor and an irresistibly soft texture, these are the perfect homemade muffins for breakfast or anytime you crave something simple and delicious.

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Desserts, Easy Breakfast Ideas, Quick & easy, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 units
Prep Time:15 m
Cook Time:15 m
Total Time:30 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 2 medium eggs
• 150 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
• 125 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) orange juice
• Zest of one orange
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line standard-size muffin tins with muffin liners.
2. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat on medium speed the sugar, eggs and the orange zest until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Pour the orange juice and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous mixture.
3. Pour small portions of the batter into the paper liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
4. Remove muffins from the oven and allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes inside the tins.
5. Remove from the tins and place the muffins onto a wire rack or a plate.
6. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.
Orange Muffins
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 units
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 99
Total Fat 1 g(1%)
Saturated Fat 0.5 g(1%)
Cholesterol 27 mg(9%)
Sodium 11 mg(0%)
Total Carbohydrate 21 g(8%)
Protein 2.5 g