Honeyed Date-Nut Muffins with Orange-Honey Butter Recipe

Name: Honeyed Date-Nut Muffins with Orange-Honey Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, plus 2 teaspoons, at room temperature; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup orange blossom honey; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/2 cup pitted, chopped dates; 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts; Orange Honey Butter, recipe follows; 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3 tablespoons buckwheat honey; 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel; Pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 stick unsalted butter, plus 2 teaspoons, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange blossom honey
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup pitted, chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Orange Honey Butter, recipe follows
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoons buckwheat honey
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
Pinch salt

1
Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
2
Lightly butter a standard 12-cup muffin pan with the 2 teaspoons of butter.
3
Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5
In a large bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer, cream together the remaining 1 stick of butter and honey until fluffy.
6
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating after the inclusion of each.
7
Add the buttermilk and orange peel, and beat to combine.
8
Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
9
Fold in the dates and nuts.
10
Divide the batter among the prepared cups of the muffin tin.
11
Bake until golden brown and a tester inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven and turn out onto wire racks to cool.
13
Serve with Orange Honey Butter.
14
In a bowl, combine butter, honey, orange juice, peel, and salt and, using a hand-held electric mixer, mix until fully incorporated.
15
Transfer to a decorative crock or small bowl.
16
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick unsalted butter, plus 2 teaspoons, at room temperature, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Honeyed Date-Nut Muffins with Orange-Honey Butter falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Honeyed Date-Nut Muffins with Orange-Honey Butter

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