Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel Recipe

These irresistible Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins, topped with a crunchy poppy seed streusel, are a holiday baking sensation! Inspired by a Cooking Light 2005 recipe, these muffins boast a delightful blend of zesty orange, tangy sour cream, and sweet streusel. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any festive occasion, they're guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a burst of flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 145.5 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel

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How to Make Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. **Make the Streusel:** In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Set the streusel aside.
  4. **Make the Muffins:** In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients.
  8. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
  9. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle evenly with the poppy seed streusel.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. These muffins freeze well! Thaw at room temperature or reheat gently in the microwave for 15 seconds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

15g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel?

Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel takes about 53 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 33 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel?

Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel has approximately 145.5 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel?

The key ingredients for Orange Scented Sour Cream Muffins With Poppy Seed Streusel are Sugar, Flour, Butter, Poppy Seed, Baking Powder, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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