Silver Patch Citrus Muffins

 

Makes 24-48 muffins, depending on preferred size.

 

Ingredients

 

1 Cup Butter or Margarine

1 Cups Sugar

4 Egg Yolks, Well Mixed

1/2 Cup Orange Juice

2 Cups All Purpose Flour

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon Salt

4 Egg Whites, Well Mixed

2 Teaspoons Grated Orange Rind

 

Directions

 

1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add beaten egg yolks and beat well.

    Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together. Add alternately with sifted flour mixture.

    Blend well after each addition but do not overheat. Fold in egg whites and orange rind.

 

2. Fill oiled muffin tins 3/4 full and bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes depending on size of tins.