🍊 Orange Butter Muffins
Yield: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
🧁 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1–2 oranges)
Optional Orange Glaze
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- Extra orange zest for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Melted butter
- Eggs
- Orange juice
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Orange zest
Mix until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
4️⃣ Make the Batter
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula.
Mix just until combined. Do not overmix—the batter should be slightly lumpy.
5️⃣ Fill the Muffin Cups
Fill each muffin liner about ⅔–¾ full.
6️⃣ Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
🍊 Optional Orange Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled muffins.
- Sprinkle with a little fresh orange zest for extra flavor.
💡 Tips
- Fresh orange juice and zest give the best citrus flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter or the muffins may become dense.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
😋 Serving Ideas
Enjoy these muffins warm with:
- 🧈 Butter
- 🍯 Honey
- 🍓 Berry jam
- ☕ Coffee or tea
- 🥛 A glass of cold milk
These muffins are soft, buttery, moist, and bursting with fresh orange flavor—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat! 🍊🧁