WHOLE WHEAT GINGER-ORANGE MUFFINS

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Both ground ginger and crystalized ginger give these muffins a double shot of ginger and orange juice as well as orange peel add to the wonderful taste.They smell wonderful as they're baking too! From "Sweet and Savory Muffins" which appeared in a November 1985 issue of Bon Appetit magazine.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to lukewarm
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Generously grease 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
  • Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl; stir in crystalized ginger and orange peel.
  • Whisk butter,sour cream.orange juice and eggs in medium bowl.
  • Make well in center of dry ingredients;add butter mixture to well, stir until.
  • just blended (batter will be lumpy).
  • Spoon batter into prepared cups,filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake until muffins are golden brown and tester inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes, turn out of pan.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

michael mckenzie
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Overall, these muffins were a disappointment. They were dry and lacked flavor. I won't be making them again.


Littbarski Cletus
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The muffins were good, but I found the ginger flavor to be a bit overpowering. I think I'll use less ginger next time.


Adisha Valiulla
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These muffins were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra orange juice next time.


HARU
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I've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're moist, flavorful, and the orange and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced.


tarequl islam9933
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These muffins are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The orange and ginger flavors really shine through. I will definitely be making these again!


Jibrail Ansari
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I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Snigdha shopon
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These muffins were so moist and fluffy. The orange and ginger flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making these again.


melissa piper
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I love the combination of orange and ginger in these muffins. They're a great way to start the day or enjoy as a snack.


jamiya lewis
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These muffins were really easy to make and they turned out great! I used a muffin mix and added some extra ginger and orange zest. They were a perfect grab-and-go breakfast.


Faruq Umar
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I'm not usually a big fan of ginger, but these muffins were surprisingly good. The orange flavor really mellowed out the ginger and made them very enjoyable.


Karabelo Letsitsa Precious
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I made these muffins for my family and they loved them! Everyone raved about how delicious they were and asked me for the recipe.


Tithi Ray
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These muffins were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, and the orange and ginger flavors were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making these again.