Orange Muffins

These orange muffins are light, fluffy, tangy and bursting with orange flavor. If you love oranges, you must try these very-easy-to-bake-muffins.

why this recipe works?

Who doesn't like muffins? These small cakes/quick breads are easy to bake and largely used in breakfasts in the U.S. These orange muffins make the traditional muffins even better. They get their tangy flavor from orange juice and orange zest. Also, the crumb is rich and moist because of the sour cream. If you want to have an extra kick of orange flavor, pour the orange drizzle (see recipe card) over these muffins. Personally I like them without the drizzle.

Table of Contents

• why this recipe works?
• muffins = quick breads
• Do you know many U.S. States have their own muffins?
• ingredients for orange muffins
• common questions
• how to store orange muffins
• Recipe

muffins = quick breads

According to history references, muffins originated back in the 19^th century in North America. They can be sweet and/or savory as well. Sweet muffins are more common and consumed in breakfasts across the U.S. These quick breads take less time to bake and the individual-sized bakes, as it suggests, are great for individuals. By adding some fruits and berries the taste and texture will enhance the traditional muffins. Different variations contain berries, fruits and chocolate chips. If you are a blueberry lover, I would suggest you to try my Blueberry Muffins recipe, which are always a hit with friends and family.

In the United States, the muffins are over-sized individual cakes largely used in the breakfast. In Europe muffins are flatbreads which were invented back in the early 18^th century.

Do you know many U.S. States have their own muffins?

Do you know that muffins have an official status in many States in the United States? I mean that a few States have their own muffins. Interesting - huh?

Blueberry muffin is the State Muffin for Minnesota, which adopted it as state muffin in 1988. Corn muffin is the official state muffin of Massachusetts and apple muffin is state muffin of New York.

ingredients for orange muffins

For making these orange muffins, you need to gather the easy pantry staple ingredients and put them in one bowl, mix and bake. It really is that simple.

The ingredients you need for these muffins are as follows:

All-purpose flour
Butter
Orange juice and zest
Sour cream
Egg (one large)

common questions

how to store orange muffins

On the Counter: These muffins will stay fresh for up to 3 day on the counter.

In the Refrigerator: The muffins will keep fresh for a week in the refrigerator.

In the Freezer: The muffins will stay fresh for 3 months in the freezer. Wrap each muffin in a plastic wrap, additionally add a layer of foil and save the muffins in a Zip-loc bag. Place them in the freezer. Move the muffins to refrigerator and keep them overnight before serving these muffins.

Recipe