California Orange Muffins Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F. Butter a 12-cup muffin tin.
• Combine the flour, powder, soda, salt and wheat germ in a medium bowl.
• Cream the butter with a mixer, then add the honey and beat until fluffy.
• Add the egg, zest and juice and beat again.
• Add the dry ingredients to the butter-honey mixture and stir until just combined.
• The batter may be lumpy - don't worry about it, just make sure you don't have any dry spots.
• Fill muffin tins 2/3 full and bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool slightly in the tins for about 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack or serve warm.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a blender, combine the orange, orange juice, egg and oil; cover and process until blended. Gradually add dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in raisins and walnuts if desired., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.