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Red Currant Muffins

Name: Red Currant Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup red currants; Confectioners' sugar

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Currants hold up so nicely baked into these yummy, golden cake-like muffins. The berries add tartness to the sweet mixture. These are great for breakfast, brunch or a snack.—Jane Larter, Hallock, Minnesota

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup red currants
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture just until blended. Fold in currants.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Red Currant Muffins

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