Joie Warner's Whole Orange Muffins

Lorraine of AZ's Note:

Cookbook author Warner came up with these especially flavorful muffins. Yes, you use the whole orange to achieve maximum orange flavor!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 muffins

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 orange, thin-skinned and medium size, cut into 8ths, seeds removed
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Adjust oven rack to top third position; preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with vegetable spray, including top edges as muffins rise above pan.
2. Using a whisk, thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Puree orange in food processor and transfer to a medium bowl. Whisk in egg, milk, and oil until blended, then pour over dry ingredients. Fold in with rubber spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
4. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, dividing it evenly. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Turn out onto rack and serve warm.