Follow these steps for perfect results
all-purpose flour
white or light brown sugar
baking powder
fine salt
freshly grated nutmeg
vegetable oil
whole milk
at room temperature
large eggs
at room temperature
pure vanilla extract
oranges
zested
fresh raspberries
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Line twelve 1/2-cup muffin cups with paper liners.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
Finely grate the zest from the oranges into the wet ingredients.
Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Pour the wet ingredients and raspberries into the center of the dry ingredients.
Stir the wet and dry ingredients together with a wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are moistened but still a bit lumpy.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners.
Sprinkle the tops generously with sugar (about 1/2 teaspoon per muffin).
Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking.
Cool muffins in the pan on a rack for 5 to 10 minutes.
Turn the muffins out of the pan and cool on the rack completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Expert advice for the best results
Do not overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins.
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Add a streusel topping for extra sweetness and texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Batter can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Serve muffins in a basket lined with a cloth napkin.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pairs well with the sweet and fruity flavors.
Complements the orange zest in the muffins.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Muffins are a popular breakfast and snack item in American cuisine.
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