Description
Sunshine-kissed Glazed Orange Muffins bring Mediterranean zest to classic breakfast treats. Citrus-infused crumbs and sweet orange glaze promise a delightful morning indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml (½ cup) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 120 ml (½ cup) milk
- 100 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 100 g (¾ cup) powdered sugar
- 23 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin base by sifting together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate container, whisk eggs, orange juice, milk, melted butter, orange zest, and vanilla extract until the liquid components are thoroughly integrated and create a vibrant, fragrant blend.
- Gently fold the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, using a delicate stirring motion to combine. Maintain a slightly lumpy texture, avoiding overmixing which can lead to dense, tough muffins.
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the tops display a golden hue.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes, allowing them to stabilize before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with fresh orange juice and zest in a small bowl, creating a smooth, pourable consistency that will beautifully coat the cooled muffins.
- Once the muffins have completely cooled, drizzle or dip the tops into the citrusy glaze, ensuring an even and appetizing coverage.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, creating a delicate, sweet finish that complements the moist orange-infused muffins.
Notes
- Zest Matters: Choose fresh, organic oranges for the most vibrant citrus flavor and avoid bitter white pith when zesting.
- Prevent Tough Muffins: Mix wet and dry ingredients minimally to keep the texture light and tender, stopping when just combined.
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, adding xanthan gum for better structure and binding.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Replace milk with almond or oat milk, and use coconut oil instead of butter for a plant-based version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg