Orange Raisin Muffins

This recipe is very easy to make and the processed raisins and fresh juice topping give them a nice fresh taste.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
Zest and juice of 1 orange

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line the  muffin tin with liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 1 cup sugar and butter until smooth. Add the eggs and beat until fluffy.

In a glass measuring cup, combine buttermilk and baking soda and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt; add to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating until well mixed.

In a food processor, grind the raisins and orange zest. Add to the batter and combine. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove the muffin tin to a cooling rack. Brush the tops of the muffins with orange juice and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup sugar while still warm; let stand 5 minutes. Remove muffins from pans.

Link to Recipe: Orange Raisin Muffins

Cream butter and sugar together

In a glass measuring cup, combine buttermilk and baking soda and set aside

Add the eggs and beat until fluffy.

In a food processor, grind the raisins and orange zest.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt; add to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating until well mixed.

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins and bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove the muffin tin to a cooling rack. Brush the tops of the muffins with orange juice. and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup sugar while still warm

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup sugar while still warm

Enjoy!!