French Breakfast Puffs are tender, buttery muffins coated in cinnamon sugar. With their delicate crumb and sweet topping, they make a perfect morning treat or snack for any occasion.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:12 muffins 1x
Category:Breakfast, Snacks
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
For the muffins:
1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ cup (120 ml) milk
For the topping:
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
Make the batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Bake the muffins:
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Prepare the topping:
While the muffins bake, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Place the melted butter in a separate bowl.
Coat the muffins:
Once the muffins are cool enough to handle, dip the tops in melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
Serve:
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Add a pinch of ground cardamom to the topping for an extra flavor twist.