Panera Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe
Easy Panera Cranberry Orange Muffins recipe Delicious bakerystyle treat you can bake at home This delightful recipe is simple packed w flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Muffin
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 orange, zested and juiced (about 1/2 cup juice)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin.
- In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the orange zest, orange juice, and cranberries.
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool slightly before glazing.
- Prepare the orange glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and garnish with orange zest or fresh cranberries, if desired.