June 26th, 2010

Blueberry Orange Muffins

Bursting with blueberries and the fresh taste of orange, these muffins are a terrific start to the day.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking salt
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  2. Combine milk, orange zest and enough juice to measure 1 1/2 cups (add more milk if necessary).
  3. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, ginger, baking soda and salt.  In another bowl, whisk together milk mixture, sugar, egg and butter. Stir blueberries into dry ingredients just until coated.  Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
  4. Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 20 to 30 min or until tops are firm to the touch.  Let cool in pan for 5 min.  Transfer to rack to cool completely.

Yields 12 muffins.

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