CALIFORNIA ORANGE MUFFINS

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There are many orange groves in this area, so I attempted to create a muffin recipe using the fruit. I think it turned out very well, and everyone who's tried it agrees with me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 to 3 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Combine the orange juice, zest and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with juice mixture. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold in to creamed mixture. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Mohamed Iqbal
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Anjuli Hamal
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I love the orange glaze on these muffins. It gives them a beautiful shine and a delicious extra burst of flavor.


Vuyisa Sopika
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These muffins are a great way to start the day. They're light and fluffy, and the orange flavor is a nice pick-me-up.


Cathey Carlisle
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I've tried many orange muffin recipes, but this one is by far the best. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of orange zest.


Anthony Okwudiri
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These muffins are so delicious! I'll definitely be making them again and again.


MR.GR. Gurung
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I made these muffins with my kids and they had a lot of fun. It's a great activity to do together.


Boluwatife Elizabeth
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Amanda Griffin
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I love the fact that these muffins are made with fresh oranges. It gives them a really bright and cheerful flavor.


Brandon Atkins
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These muffins are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Tuhin Bhuiyan
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I'm not a big fan of orange muffins, but these were surprisingly good. The orange flavor is subtle and the muffins are really moist.


Sacdiya Cabdi
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These muffins are so easy to make. I love that I can just mix everything together and pop them in the oven.


Rk Lashaman das
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them!


Quagsire
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I love the orange flavor in these muffins. It's not too overpowering, but it's definitely there.


joseph maina
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.