orange marmalade muffins

When I posted a photograph of the orange marmalade muffins in my facebook, my cousin (NTS) left a comment in my facebook - "looks yummalicious". Thanks, cousin!

If you are looking for a simple muffin recipe, do give this recipe a try. When you get the hang of baking muffins, creating your own variations becomes a journey into fun and excitement.

INGREDIENTS

220g self-raising flour

120g castor sugar

100g butter (softened)

1 egg (lightly beaten)

1 tsp orange essence

1/2 cup orange marmalade

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

250ml low fat milk

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius.

2. Line the muffin pans with muffin cases. Set aside.

3. Sift the self-raising flour in a bowl. Set aside.

4. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

5. Add the egg and mix well.

6. Add the orange essence, orange marmalade, sunflower seeds and milk and mix well.

7. Fold in the flour using a wooden spatula and stir until just blended. Do not over-mix.

8. Spoon the batter into the paper cases until about 3/4 full.

9. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the muffin comes out clean.