Orange Currant-Raisin Muffin

Orange Currant-Raisin Muffin ... Muffins made with orange zest, currants, raisins and fresh orange juice. These delicious muffins with a refreshing orange flavor, are perfect for breakfast, snacks or even dessert :)


Orange Currant-Raisin Muffin
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Makes : 6 muffins


Ingredients :

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp.  grated orange zest
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1/4 cup currants or raisins ( or a mixture of both, soak in warm water for 15 minutes and drain )

Method :

• Preheat the oven to 190 C / 375 F. Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Whisk in sugar, salt and orange zest.
• In a separate bowl, combine egg, orange juice and butter; mix well.
• Fold the wet ingredients together with the dry until just combined. Fold in currants or / and raisins.
• Spoon the batter equally into each paper liner. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Stand in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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