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    Home » Recipes » Breads + Muffins

    Traditional Gluten Free Orange Muffins

    Apr 20, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    These gluten-free muffins are topped with a sweet orange glaze that makes these muffins taste like sunshine. They are fluffy, not dry, and have the perfect texture. Drizzle them with glaze and enjoy!

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    These muffins are perfect for a morning treat, an afternoon snack, or even an after-dinner dessert.

    They are inspired by my recipe for single-serving blueberry crumble.

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    • Traditional Gluten Free Orange Muffins

    Ingredients

    traditional-orange-zest-muffins-ingredients
    • Gluten-free flour
    • Milk
    • Orange zest
    • Fresh orange juice
    • Baking powder
    • Granulated sugar
    • Milk
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Salt
    • Eggs
    • Powdered sugar 

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with muffin tins.

    Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest together in a small bowl.

    traditional-orange-zest-muffins-process-shot

    Whisk milk, butter, orange juice, and eggs together until well combined in a separate bowl.

    traditional-orange-zest-muffins-process-shot

    Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.

    traditional-orange-zest-muffins-process-shot

    Divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins.

    Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin.

    In the meantime, mix the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest together in a small bowl. Set aside.

    traditional-orange-zest-muffins-process-shot

    Cool the muffins completely. Drizzle with the orange zest glaze.

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    Hint: These muffin liners look so professional. Find them HERE.

    Equipment

    • Muffin liners or muffin tins
    • A muffin pan
    • Three mixing bowls
    • A rubber spatula

    Storage

    Muffins can be stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container. Store at room temperature.

    Top tip

    The muffins can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Leave on the counter overnight to thaw.

    traditional-orange-zest-muffins

    Traditional Gluten Free Orange Muffins

    These gluten-free muffins are topped with a sweet orange glaze that makes these muffins taste like sunshine. They are fluffy, not dry, and have the perfect texture. Drizzle them with glaze and enjoy!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins

    Equipment

    • Muffin liners or muffin tins
    • A muffin pan
    • Three mixing bowls
    • A rubber spatula

    Ingredients
      

    Muffins

    • 2 cups gluten-free flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅔ cup milk
    • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest
    • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
    • 2 eggs

    Orange Glaze

    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with muffin tins.
    • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest together in a small bowl.
    • Whisk milk, butter, orange juice, and eggs together until well combined in a separate bowl.
    • Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.
    • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin tins.
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin.
    • In the meantime, mix the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest together in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Cool the muffins completely. Drizzle with the orange zest glaze.

    Notes

    The muffins can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Leave on the counter overnight to thaw.
    Keyword bakery style pistachio muffins, best gluten free muffins, orange glaze muffin, orange muffin, traditional orange muffin
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