Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
If you want to bake about a dozen (8 or 9 if you use large muffin cases and fill them) of these tasty orange chocolate chip muffins you will need to gather together the following ; INGREDIENTS 170g/6oz self raising flour, sieved 115g/4oz golden caster sugar 140ml/5fl oz semi skimmed milk 85g/3oz unsalted butter or baking margarine, melted 2 medium sized eggs, beaten The peel of one large unwaxed orange, grated or 1 tbsp orange extract, add a bit more if you like a more orangy flavour 100g/3.5oz packet of plain or dark chocolate chips METHOD Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas 4 Line a muffin tin with 12 paper muffin cases. Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the caster sugar. In a separate bowl beat the eggs, milk, melted butter and orange peel or extract together until well combined. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the milk mixture in. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined, as with all muffin recipes, do not over mix. Carefully fold in the chocolate chips. Using a tablespoon divide the mixture equally between the muffin cases. Bake for about 25 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and firm to the touch. Carefully transfer to a cooling rack. Serve while warm (recommended) or allow to cool completely and then store in an airtight container. Enjoy your muffins!
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