Green Tea Cranberry Muffins

Remember when baking meant flour everywhere and family traditions in the kitchen rather than 'Just add Water'? This Green Tea Cranberry Muffin recipe isn’t taking short-cuts, which allows that homemade flavor to shine. If you have never baked with tea no worries, this is a great first time tea baking recipe because if the tea is too strong the baking soda will but out the bitterness so you’re sure to have a great muffin in the end. Copy down your ingredient list from below to ensure you have everything ready before starting this Green Tea Cranberry Muffin Recipe. 

• 3 Tbs. green tea leaves
• 4 oz. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup mild honey
• 6-3/4 oz. (1-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. table salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/3 cup (1-3/4 oz.) dried cranberries; more for garnish
• 4 oz. (1 cup) confectioners’ sugar, sifted

SRC: Find the Directions and Nutritional Information for these Green Tea Cranberry Muffins at: www.finecooking.com/recipes/green-tea-cranberry-muffins.aspx