Description
Warm, zesty glazed orange muffins bring sunshine to breakfast tables with Mediterranean charm. Citrus-kissed crumbs melt deliciously, promising comfort and sweet morning delight you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Flavoring and Moisture:
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Leavening:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and lining a muffin tin with paper liners for optimal baking conditions.
- Create a dry ingredient base by thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, and sugar until uniformly combined.
- Develop a liquid mixture by blending milk, eggs, melted butter, vibrant orange zest, and fresh orange juice until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, using minimal strokes to prevent dense muffin texture; mix until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Distribute batter evenly into muffin cups, filling approximately two-thirds of each liner to allow proper rising during baking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until muffins transform into a golden-brown color and a toothpick inserted emerges clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly, then craft a tangy glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh orange juice until reaching a silky, pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the citrusy glaze generously over warm muffins, ensuring each pastry receives a delectable, glossy coating.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter mixing and consistent texture.
- Grate orange zest carefully to avoid bitter white pith, using only the bright orange outer layer for maximum citrus flavor.
- Fold wet and dry ingredients gently to prevent tough muffins, stopping when just combined to maintain tender crumb.
- Adjust glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thicker coating or more orange juice for lighter drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg