Mennonite Orange Muffins

This old Mennonite recipe uses orange juice and orange zest to give the orange muffins unbelievably orange flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 243 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ⅔ cup orange juice
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• ½ cup ground walnuts (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, white sugar and grated orange peel. Stir in orange juice, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs and chopped nuts.

Step 2

Pour into 12 muffin cups.

Step 3

Blend 1 tablespoon melted margarine, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on top of each muffin. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.