Cranberry Orange Muffins will please your holiday guests

A basket of Cranberry Orange Muffins is the perfect addition to a holiday breakfast or brunch. Remember, the secret to tender homemade muffins is to stir the batter just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

Cranberry Orange Muffins

2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter
1 egg
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups or grease cups. In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar and orange peel; mix well. In small bowl, combine milk, butter and egg; blend well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Batter will be slightly lumpy.) Fold in cranberries and walnuts. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. (8 muffins)