Orange Yogurt Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and butter or spray standard muffin tins.
2. 2
   Finely grate the zest from the oranges (zest only the bright orange portion of the peel)- you will end up with approximately 1/4 c of zest.
3. 3
   In a small saucepan, combine the zest, first 1/4 cup of sugar and the water; stir together over medium heat for about 2 minutes until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Add the butter and stir until melted, about 1 minute more.
5. 5
   Set aside orange zest mixture.
6. 6
   In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and the second 1/4 cup of sugar.
7. 7
   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, milk and reserved orange zest mixture until smooth.
8. 8
   Add the flour mixture and stir just until blended (do not overmix).
9. 9
   Spoon into prepared muffin tins, filling each cup three-quarters full.
10. 10
    Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until pick inserted in center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool in tins for 3-5 minutes and then remove and cool completely on wire rack.
12. 12
    ****FOR GLAZE****.
13. 13
    Combine all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl and whisk together briskly until smooth and very well blended.
14. 14
    If glaze is too stiff, beat in a few more drops of orange juice.
15. 15
    Brush or spoon over the muffins while they are still a bit warm.
16. 16
    You will end up with almost 1/2 cup of glaze which should be enough for the 18 muffins.