Zesty Orange muffins - chocochip or chia seeds
Ingredients:
1.75 cup flour
0.75 cup powdered sugar
60 gm/ 0.5 cup butter
0.5 cup oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 pinches salt
Juice and zest of 1 orange
Juice and zest of one lime
2 eggs
Optional toppings:
2-3 spoons chia seeds / 0.5 cup chocolate chips / zest of half orange
Method:
1. Line 12 cupcakes with paper liners
2. Preheat oven to 180 degrees
3. In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt
4. In a larger mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar until pale, heavy whipping is not required for muffins
5. Add the flour mix to butter mix alternating with one egg at a time.
6. Add zest and juice of orange and lime
7. If you are going for simple orange muffins, you can scoop this into the cupcake molds right away.
8. Mix any toppings that you are using like chocolate chips, chia seeds or just sprinkle some reserved orange zest on top
9. Bake for 16-19 mins
