Cookbook - Bread and Desserts

Crunchy Orange Muffins

• 1 c. flour                                      
• 1/2 c. whole wheat flour            
• 1/3 c. packed brown sugar        
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon                        
• 1/4 tsp. salt                                 
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)        
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. orange juice

Streusel topping

• 4 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/4 c. flour
• 2 tbsp. butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

• In large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
• In small bowl, combine the egg & orange juice; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full.
• Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle onto each muffin.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Submitted by: Mary Nere