[edit] Ingredients
1 |
cup granulated sugar |
⅔ |
|
2 |
eggs, slightly beaten |
2 |
tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
3 |
cups sifted all-purpose flour |
3 |
teaspoons baking powder |
½ |
teaspoon salt |
1 |
teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 |
cup milk |
1 ½ |
cups confectioners sugar |
4 |
tablespoons fresh orange juice |
2 |
tablespoons grated orange peel |
3 |
tablespoons confectioners sugar |
2 |
tablespoons orange peel, grated |
½ |
cup unsalted butter, softened |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, cream the sugar, shortening, eggs, and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition. |
Step 2 |
Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and brush the warm baked muffins with the Orange Glaze. Serve with the chilled Orange Butter. |
Step 3 |
YIELD: 24 MUFFINS |
Step 4 |
Orange Glaze:In a small bowl, stir together all of the ingredients until well blended. |
Step 5 |
Makes 1 1/2 cups. |
Step 6 |
Orange Butter:In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until well blended. |
Step 7 |
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Step 8 |
Makes 1/2 cup. |
