Delicious Homemade Orange Muffins Recipe

These orange muffins are bursting with citrus flavor and are the perfect way to start your day. They are light, fluffy, and have a subtle sweetness that is sure to please any palate. With a hint of zest and a pop of juice, these muffins are a refreshing twist on a classic breakfast treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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