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Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 9 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 29 mins
Cooking Temp: 350  °F Servings: 24 Calories: 250
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Orange Pecan Cornmeal Muffins is a morning treat that combines the texture of whole-grain cornmeal with the rich flavors of orange zest and pecans, creating a perfect balance between zestiness and nuttiness. This recipe is a modern twist on traditional cornbread and muffin recipes, incorporating gluten-free ingredients like sorghum flour and potato starch to cater to dietary needs without compromising on taste. The process begins with souring milk to mimic buttermilk, enriching the muffins with a tender crumb, and then mixing it with the aromatic blend of orange zest, brown sugar, and spices. The addition of coarsely chopped, softly toasted pecans introduces a delightful crunch, while a streusel-like topping of pecans, oats, and cinnamon adds a layer of sweetness and texture. Baked until golden and springy, these muffins offer a harmonious taste that is warmly spiced, subtly sweet with an orange fragrance, and textured with the nuttiness of pecans, making them an irresistible option for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

For the topping

Instructions

  1. Warming Up

    Preheating oven to a 350°F (180°C), preparing a nest for your muffins with paper liners snugly fitted into 12 standard muffin cups.

  2. Creating the Muffin Magic

    In a glass measuring cup, whisk together milk and vinegar, letting it rest to thicken into a buttermilk-like foundation. Into this, whisk eggs, oil, and a zest of orange, blending until the mixture sings with citrus notes.

  3. Mixing the Melody

    In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients—cornmeal, brown sugar, sorghum flour, potato starch, and the rest, whisking them into a harmonious blend. Pour the liquid chorus into this blend, stirring until just united. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle and flourish.

  4. Crafting the Crown: While the batter rests, pulse together pecans, oats, brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon in a food processor until it resembles a rustic, fine meal. This will be the crown atop each muffin, adding texture and a sweet crunch.

  5. Filling the Stage

    Fold in a cup of toasted pecans into the batter for a nutty surprise, then spoon the batter into each muffin cup, creating little domes of potential delight. Grace each with a sprinkle of the pecan topping, spreading it evenly like morning dew.

  6. The Grand Finale

    Bake the muffins until they're springy to the touch, a toothpick comes out clean, and they've risen like the morning sun, about 20 minutes. Allow them to cool in their pans, resting on a wire rack, for a brief respite before moving them to cool completely.

Note

Keywords: How to make Orange Pecan Cornmeal Muffins, Recipe of Orange Pecan Cornmeal Muffins

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