OrchardWorld’s Citrus Muffins

Prep 10 mins | Total time 35 mins | Makes 12 muffins

Light, fluffy and bursting with fresh citrus flavour, these easy muffins are finished with a delicious orange or lemon sugar topping.

INGREDIENTS

For the muffins:

190g plain flour
56g caster sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
80g milk
30g vegetable oil
1 large egg
20g fresh orange or lemon juice
3 tbsp finely grated OrchardWorld orange or lemon zest

For the citrus topping:

3 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp finely grated OrchardWorld orange or lemon zest

Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / 400°F. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.

1. Make the citrus sugar: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 teaspoon of citrus zest. Set aside.

2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg and fresh citrus juice.

3. Add the dry ingredients: Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and remaining citrus zest. Stir gently until just combined – don’t overmix.

4. Fill the cases: Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cases. Sprinkle each muffin with the citrus sugar.

5. Bake: Bake for 15 – 18 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

6. Cool and serve: Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tip Try using fresh OrchardWorld orange zest and juice for a beautifully fragrant citrus flavour.

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