Orange Juice and Zest Muffins
12 servings
25 minutes
Muffins with orange juice and zest are a fragrant treat inspired by Italian culinary tradition. This pastry combines the tenderness of the dough with the freshness of citrus notes, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Orange juice gives the muffins lightness, while the zest adds richness to the aroma. These muffins are perfect for morning coffee or as a sweet dessert. They are easy to make and turn out airy and melt-in-your-mouth thanks to butter. Traditionally, such muffins are prepared for cozy family breakfasts or as an addition to tea with friends. They pair perfectly with nuts, chocolate, or a light glaze. Once you try them, it's hard to resist their softness and sunny orange aroma.
1
Cream the softened butter or margarine with regular and vanilla sugar. Add lightly beaten eggs and mix everything. Pour in the squeezed orange juice and zest into the mixture, and mix until smooth. First, you need to zest the orange by grating it.
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Oranges: 1 piece
2
Juice the peeled orange - it should yield about 70 milliliters.
- Oranges: 1 piece
3
Add baking powder and flour to the resulting liquid mass and knead a not too thick dough.
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Wheat flour: 250 g
4
Place the prepared dough in buttered molds and smooth it with a spoon. The muffin molds should be filled about 2/3 full. It's best to bake muffins in silicone molds as the dough doesn't stick and the finished muffins come out easily. If you have metal molds, you need to grease them more.
- Butter: 150 g
5
Place the muffins in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for about 20 minutes (time may vary depending on the oven). Check the readiness of the orange muffins with a toothpick: insert a toothpick into one muffin, and if it comes out dry, they are considered ready.
- Oranges: 1 piece