Orange-Chocolate Muffins
4 servings
60 minutes
Orange-chocolate muffins are a fragrant treat from American cuisine that combines the freshness of citrus with the richness of chocolate. Light and airy with a bright orange aroma, they offer a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness. The history of such muffins has roots in European baking traditions but adapted over time in America to become a popular dessert. These muffins are perfect for morning coffee or as a cozy treat for the evening. Orange zest adds freshness to the batter while chocolate chunks provide rich flavor. They are great for home tea parties, especially on cool days when you crave a bit of sunny mood. They are easy to make and always delight with their tender texture, harmony of flavors, and appetizing aroma making them favorites among baked goods.
1
We beat the eggs with sugar.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 0.8 glass
2
We also add sour cream and vegetable oil.
- Sour cream 20% fat: 5 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
3
We peel the orange zest and add it to the dough. We remove the white skin from the pulp and cut it into cubes.
- Oranges: 1 piece
4
Add flour mixed with baking powder and grated or finely chopped chocolate to the obtained mass.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Milk chocolate: 100 g
5
The resulting dough should resemble thick sour cream. Place one and a half to two tablespoons of dough at the bottom of the molds, and 'sink' a piece of orange into the dough.
6
Bake at 180 degrees for about half an hour.
