These orange-scented poppy
seed muffins, with dried tart cherries, are wonderful served
anytime of the day.
Cherry
Poppy Seed Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
3 tablespoons finely grated orange peel
- Preheat oven to 400°F
(205°C). Line muffin cups with paper liners.
- Combine flour, sugar,
poppy seed, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add
milk, melted butter and egg, stirring just until dry ingredients
are moistened. Gently stir in cherries and orange peel. Fill
prepared muffin cups three-fourths full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes,
or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let
cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan and serve warm.
Makes 1 dozen muffins.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Cherry
Marketing Institute.
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