Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup masa harina
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons earl grey tea blend
  • 1 1/4 cups almond milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/8 cup marmalade
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1 blood orange (optional)

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two muffin pans.
  • In a small pot, bring almond milk to a simmer over low-medium heat, and add the earl grey tea blend. Allow to steep for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, masa harina, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, orange juice and zest, marmalade, and water. Strain the cooled milk-tea mixture into the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients into one bowl, folding until just combined. The batter will be a little lumpy; that's okay.
  • Pour batter into greased muffin pans and garnish with thin slices of blood orange if you're feeling it. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Allow to cool before trying to remove from tins--the muffins will be delicate, so be gentle!