Fennel Orange Muffins

• 1 medium seedless orange, peeled
• 2 eggs
• ½ c. vegetable oil
• ¾ c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 c. grated fennel bulbs
• 2 ¼ c. flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Oil muffin cups.  Puree orange in blender, then combine with eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, and fennel in a bowl.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold into wet ingredients. Do not overmix.
4. Spoon into muffin cups, bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Makes 8-12 muffins

From September 4, 2009 Fox & Fawn Farm Newsletter