Description
These Sour Cream Orange Muffins are moist, tender, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Made with a combination of sour cream and fresh orange juice and zest, they offer a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Finished with a zesty orange glaze, these muffins make a delightful breakfast treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Orange Muffins
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Zesty Orange Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the muffins.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sour cream, egg, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest until fully combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir gently just until the batter is moist and combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Grease or spray a muffin pan, or line it with muffin liners for easy removal and cleanup. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
- Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack to room temperature before glazing.
- Make Orange Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners’ sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, and orange zest until the glaze is smooth and well combined.
- Glaze Muffins: Once muffins are fully cooled, pour or drizzle the zesty orange glaze over the tops of the muffins.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the glaze set slightly, then enjoy your flavorful sour cream orange muffins fresh!
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and freshly grated orange zest.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- If you prefer, substitute butter with a mild vegetable oil for a slightly different texture.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat muffins slightly before serving for a fresh-baked taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: orange muffins, sour cream muffins, citrus muffins, breakfast muffins, orange zest muffins, glazed muffins
