SPICED ORANGE MUFFINS

Preparation Method :

• Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease two non-stick muffin trays or line with paper cases.
• Sift the dry ingredients and spices together twice into a large bowl.
• Beat together the orange zest and juice, oil, milk, egg and marmalade in a second bowl, stirring well. Add to the dry mixture, stirring just to incorporate.
• Spoon the batter into the prepared tray or cases almost to the top.
• Transfer to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the muffin tops are well risen and springy to the touch.
• Test one by inserting a skewer into the centre to check it comes out clean.
• Remove the muffins from the oven and allow to cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
• The Icing: Sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Add the water and stir until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
• Spoon the icing on top of each muffin and decorate with silver dragees.