~ Lemony Orange Muffins ~

1 c sugar
2/3 c shortening
2 eggs
2 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 c milk
Orange Glaze (recipe)
Orange Butter (recipe)

In a large bowl, cream together sugar, shortening, eggs and lemon juice. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir with spoon. Do not over mix. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin pans 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 20-25 minutes. Brush muffins with Orange Glaze while still warm. Serve with Orange Butter.

Yields 24.

Orange Glaze:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
3 to 4 TBSP freshly squeezed orange juice
2 TBSP grated orange zest ( about 2 oranges)

Orange Butter:
3 TBSP powdered sugar
2 TBSP grated orange zest ( about 2 oranges)
12 c unsalted butter, softened

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AUTHOR: Jerseygirl