Description
These delightful muffins combine tangy orange zest with creamy buttermilk for a sweet and fluffy treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract in another bowl until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For people with diabetes, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg