Description
A delightful and simple recipe for Orange Cranberry Muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For frozen cranberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best creaming results.
- Overmixing the batter can lead to tough muffins.
- Orange zest adds a more intense orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and portion)
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-60mg