Marmalade Mogul Muffins
½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1¾ cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
4¾ cups all-purpose flour (High altitude: add ¼ cup)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons orange zest, minced
1 cup best-quality bitter orange marmalade (recommended brand: Harry and David Wild & Rare Bitter Orange Marmalade)
Preheat the oven to 350°F (High altitude: 375°).
In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter with 1½ cups of the sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well. Add buttermilk and mix thoroughly.
In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. The batter will be stiff. Stir in the zest and marmalade. Using a ⅓
