Orange Muffins

These bright, fragrant muffins with a rich orange flavor and pieces of dates are truly special in both taste and method. The whole orange is used — including the peel — which gives the muffins an intense citrus aroma, extra moisture, and a beautiful sunny color 

Ingredients (for 12 muffins)

• 1 orange

• 1/2 cup orange juice (120 ml)

• 100 g unsalted butter, room temperature

• 2/3 cup sugar (165 g)

• 1 egg

• 1.5 cups flour (190 g)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 5–6 dates

Steps

1. Wash the orange, cut it into pieces, and blend it whole with the peel

2. Add orange juice and mix

3. Beat butter with sugar until light and creamy

4. Add the egg while continuing to beat

5. Add the orange mixture and combine

6. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda

7. Fold in finely chopped dates

8. Divide the batter into muffin cups

9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes