Mouthwatering Panera Cranberry Orange Muffins You’ll Adore

Delight in these Bakery-Style Panera Cranberry Orange Muffins, combining tart cranberries and zesty orange for a mouthwatering treat.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Muffins

2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check for freshness
0.5 cups Salted Butter Use unsalted if preferred, add a pinch of salt
2 large Eggs Use room temperature for best results
1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk and vinegar
1 tablespoon Orange Zest Use freshly grated for maximum flavor
1 cup Cranberries (Fresh/Frozen) Toss in flour to prevent sinking
2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar For topping, can substitute with granulated sugar

Equipment

oven
muffin pan
Mixing Bowls
whisk
spatula

Method

Muffin Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your muffin pan with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and orange zest until smooth.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Toss cranberries in flour, then fold into the muffin batter.
Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling them two-thirds full, and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
Bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, and they freeze well for later enjoyment.

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