Nigella Lawson Orange Breakfast Muffins Recipe

Name: Nigella Lawson Orange Breakfast Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 75 g unsalted butter; 250 g self-raising flour; 25 g ground almonds; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 75 g caster sugar; 1 orange, zest of; 100 ml freshly squeezed orange juice; 100 ml full-fat milk; 1 egg

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 200?C/gas mark 6.
2
Melt the butter and set aside.
3
Combine the flour, ground almonds, bicarb, baking powder, sugar and orange zest in a large bowl.
4
Measure the orange juice and milk into a jug and whisk in the egg and then the cooled, melted butter.
5
Now pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing with a fork as you go. The batter will be lumpy but that's as it should be: you want everything to be no more than barely combined. The whole point of muffin mixture is that it must never be overworked.
6
Spoon out the mixture equally into the muffin cases and cook for 20 minutes.
7
Remove, in their paper cases, to a wire rack and let cool slightly (but not completely) before devouring.

546

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 75 g unsalted butter, 250 g self-raising flour, 25 g ground almonds, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, and more.

Yes, Nigella Lawson Orange Breakfast Muffins falls under the Breakfast 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.

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Nigella Lawson Orange Breakfast Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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