Lemony Orange Muffins

I LOVE citrus -- and these muffins fit the bill! I fill my muffin cups fairly full so I usually get less than 24 muffins.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 24 muffins

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 2  eggs
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3  cups  sifted all-purpose flour
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  cup milk

• Orange Glaze

• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 3  tablespoons  freshly squeezed  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons  grated orange zest

• Orange Butter

• 3  tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons  grated orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Directions

1. Cream sugar, shortening, eggs and lemon juice.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
3. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition.
4. Fill 24 greased or paper lined muffin pans 2/3 full.
5. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
6. Brush muffins with orange glaze while still warm.
7. Serve warm with chilled orange butter.