Cinnamon
Orange Walnut Muffins
Orange
and walnuts make a wonderful combination in a morning muffin. This muffin
recipe makes muffins that are light and cake-like and sure to be a hit
with your family. We topped these muffins with a cinnamon and turbinado
sugar topping for a touch more flavor and a delightful crunch. We think
this will become a favorite family recipe.
Cinnamon
Orange Walnut Muffin Recipe
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose
flour
3 tablespoons orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup walnut
pieces
2 tablespoons turbinado
sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat the oven
to 375 degrees.
1. Mix the flour, zest, leaveners, cinnamon, and salt together in a
medium bowl.
2. Cream the butter and granulated sugar together. Add the vanilla and
then the eggs, beating after each. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix
in the sour cream and orange juice.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture mixing only until
combined. Add the walnuts.
4. Fill twelve well-greased muffin tins. Mix the turbinado sugar and
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl or cup. Sprinkle over
the batter in the muffin tins.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Remove the muffins to a
wire rack to cool.
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