Ingredients
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
2 eggs
2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Honey Tips
Honey Flavors and Colors
Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°
In a large bowl, stir first five ingredients. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and honey until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then the orange peel. Slowly add flour mixture alternating with orange juice until well combined. Fold in pecans.
Spoon mixture into 12 greased muffin cups. Bake for 15 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool muffins on wire rack.
Makes 12 muffins.
In a large bowl, stir first five ingredients. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and honey until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then the orange peel. Slowly add flour mixture alternating with orange juice until well combined. Fold in pecans.
Spoon mixture into 12 greased muffin cups. Bake for 15 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool muffins on wire rack.
Makes 12 muffins.
