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Light & Fluffy One-Bowl Orange Cranberry Muffins

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These Light & Fluffy One-Bowl Orange Cranberry Muffins are a perfect replica of bakery-style muffins, featuring bright citrus flavor, tart cranberries, and a tender crumb. Quick and easy to make, they’re ideal for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • Zest from 2 large oranges
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Zest oranges directly into a large mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar and rub zest into sugar with fingertips for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (about 10-15 strokes). Batter should be lumpy.
  6. Fold in cranberries with a few strokes. If using fresh cranberries, toss in 1 tablespoon flour first to prevent sinking.
  7. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with turbinado sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Do not overmix the batter. Let batter rest for 10-15 minutes before baking for taller muffins. If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw. Check baking powder freshness by testing in hot water.

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