Orange Streusel Muffins

Submitted by Barb in WNY

"From a library cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour with brown sugar, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons butter.
2. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Set aside.
4. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
6. Generously grease 12 muffin cups or line with papers.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining 2 cups flour with sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
8. Whisk to blend.
9. In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, egg, and melted butter.
10. Stir in orange zest.
11. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in egg mixture.
12. Blend with a wooden spoon until a moist, lumpy batter is formed.
13. Stir in walnuts.
14. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.
15. Sprinkle on streusel mixture.
16. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
17. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes then transfer to the rack to completely cool.