Sunshine Muffins
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Since I live in the "Sunshine State," I just had to share this delicious muffin recipe that utilizes juice from our most famous crop---oranges. These muffins are a must when any of our "Yankee" friends come to visit.
SERVINGS: 15-18
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1-2/3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add remaining ingredients; stir just until moistened (batter may be lumpy). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until top of muffin springs back when lightly touched. Yield: 15-18 muffins.