Orange Currant Muffins Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 All purpose flour1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Baking powder2 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Currants3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Milk1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Egg1
 Salad oil1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Orange juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 1-inch square piece orange peel1

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 472 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21 g32.9%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g9.3%

Trans Fat 0.3 g

Cholesterol 55.7 mg18.6%

Sodium 640.4 mg26.7%

Total Carbohydrates 62 g20.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.8%

Sugars 17.1 g

Protein 9 g17.2%

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 38.6%

Calcium 29.4% Iron 19%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a mixing bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir the currants into the flour mixture; set aside.
Place the milk, egg, salad oil, orange juice, and square of orange peel in the blender container; adjust lid.
Blend till orange peel is finely chopped and ingredients are combined.
Pour the orange mixture over the dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups or greased muffin pans 2/3 full.
Bake at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve warm.
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