Joie Warner's Whole Orange Muffins |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Cookbook author Warner came up with these especially flavorful muffins. Yes, you use the whole orange to achieve maximum orange flavor! Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 orange, thin-skinned and medium size, cut into 8ths, seeds removed |
1 large egg |
1 cup milk |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to top third position; preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with vegetable spray, including top edges as muffins rise above pan.
2. Using a whisk, thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Puree orange in food processor and transfer to a medium bowl. Whisk in egg, milk, and oil until blended, then pour over dry ingredients. Fold in with rubber spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
4. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, dividing it evenly. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Turn out onto rack and serve warm.
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