Orange Muffins

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1  tablespoon  orange rind, grated
• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1  tablespoon skim milk or 1  tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners; set aside.
3. Combine dry ingredients (including orange peel) in medium bowl.
4. Combine and add egg, orange juice, melted butter, milk, and vanilla; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened.
5. Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling each cup 1/2 full.
6. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Let cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes.
8. Remove from pan.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.