1 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
Zest and juice of 1 orange, 1/2 c. sugar (for top)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cream together sugar and butter until smooth. Add eggs; beat until fluffy. Add baking soda to the buttermilk. Sift the flour and salt together; add to the sugar mix. Alternate with buttermilk; stir until mixed. Grind orange and raisins; add to batter. Bake until brown, about 12-15 minutes. Remove muffins, brush top with juice, and sprinkle with sugar. Enjoy.

Note: Would be great with orange butter in Top Dog section!