Classic Orange Muffins Recipe

Making classic orange muffins is a fun and easy baking project that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. These muffins burst with bright, fresh orange flavour, making them a delicious treat for any time of the day. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This means turning on the oven so it gets hot by the time you’re ready to bake. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with some oil.

This stops the muffins from sticking to the pan. In a medium bowl, put in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a whisk or a spoon to stir everything together until it’s well-mixed. This helps the baking powder spread out evenly, so all your muffins will rise beautifully. In a larger bowl, add the milk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.

Whisk these together until everything is nicely blended then pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Gently mix with a spatula or spoon just until the flour is wet. Don’t overmix; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Fill each cup about three-quarters full.

This is the perfect amount to let the muffins rise without spilling over. Put the muffin tin in the oven and bake for about 18-22 minutes. You can check if they’re done by poking a muffin with a toothpick. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, they’re ready then take the muffin tin out of the oven. Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Now, your classic orange muffins are ready to eat. You can eat them warm or save them for later. They’re great either way. This simple recipe is great for young bakers or anyone who wants to enjoy a quick, tasty treat.

Tips for Perfect Muffins:
Orange zest tip: Make sure to use just the orange part of the peel for the zest, not the white part underneath, which can be bitter.
Fresh juice tip: Freshly squeezed orange juice tastes best, but you can use store-bought in a pinch.