Butter-Free Muffins Recipe
If you’re craving a light, moist muffin without the heaviness of butter, this butter-free muffin recipe will become your go-to! Perfectly fluffy with a refreshing hint of orange zest, these muffins are ideal for breakfast or as a delightful snack. In just under 30 minutes, you can have a batch of these golden, soft muffins to enjoy with family and friends. Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (00) | 200g |
| Low-fat yogurt | 125g |
| Sugar | 120g |
| Eggs | 110g |
| Sunflower oil | 100g |
| Baking powder | 6g |
| Orange zest | 1 |
| Powdered sugar (for dusting) | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Start by sifting together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Once sifted, add the sugar and mix everything together using a spatula. Set aside for later use.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, break the eggs and add the low-fat yogurt. Stir the mixture well until smooth and combined. Then, pour in the sunflower oil and continue to mix until the batter is creamy and free of lumps.
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Add Orange Zest: Add the freshly grated orange zest to the wet ingredients for that perfect citrusy aroma and flavor. Give it a final mix to ensure the zest is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; you want the batter to remain light and airy.
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Prepare the Muffin Tray: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners (each should be around 4 cm in diameter). Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each paper liner. Ensure there is at least 1 cm of space from the top of the muffin liner to allow room for the muffins to rise while baking. Each muffin should weigh approximately 40g before baking.
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Bake the Muffins: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), and place the muffin tray in the oven once it’s ready. Bake the muffins for approximately 18 minutes, or until they are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, dust the muffins with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Enjoy your homemade, light, and fluffy butter-free muffins as a delicious snack or a delightful treat for any occasion! These muffins are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
