"Fresh orange juice, zest and orange extract flavor these simple muffin recipe. The addition of dried cherries add a sweet texture to the moist muffins...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup white granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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pinch of salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup dried cherries, cut into fine pieces (or Craisins)
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1 egg, room temperature
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1 cup whole milk vanilla kefir (I used Nancy's Yogurt), room temperature
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5 tablespoons canola oil
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1-1/2 teaspoons orange extract
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heaping 1/4 cup fresh orange juice and the zest from the oranges
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TOPPING:
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1 tablespoon coarse sugar