How do I bake orange juice-infused muffins?

Wake up to sunshine in every bite with our orange juice-infused muffins recipe. The perfect way to start your day on a zesty note!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake orange juice-infused muffins. Items include: All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Baking powder Pinch of salt Freshly squeezed orange juice Milk Melted butter Vanilla extract Orange zest

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Granulated sugar 1/2 cup
Baking powder 2 teaspoons
Pinch of salt 1 pinch
Freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup
Milk 1/2 cup
Melted butter 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Orange zest Zest of 1 orange

Take note
Be careful with sharp objects like knives and hot ovens. And don't forget, these muffins are so delicious, they might disappear faster than you can say 'orange you glad I made them?'

1

Preheat the oven

First things first, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). We want to create the perfect baking environment for these tangy treats.

2

Prepare the muffin tin

Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with a little bit of butter. This will prevent the muffins from sticking and make cleanup a breeze.

3

Mix the dry ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Get ready for some serious whisking action!

4

Combine the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice (don't even think about using the bottled stuff), 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. It's liquid magic time!

5

Blend the wet and dry ingredients

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. We're looking for a lumpy batter here, so don't overmix or your muffins will lose their irresistible texture.

6

Add a burst of flavor

Zest one orange and add the zest to the batter. This will give your muffins an extra punch of orangey goodness. Go ahead, zest the day away!

7

Time to bake

Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter. Pop the muffin tin into the preheated oven and let the magic happen. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Time to play the waiting game!

8

Cool and enjoy

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Don't skip this step, or you might burn your fingers (ouch!). Once cooled, grab your favorite mug of coffee or tea, take a bite, and let the zesty flavors whisk you away to muffin heaven.