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French Breakfast Puffs

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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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Prepare the topping:
    • While the muffins bake, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Place the melted butter in a separate bowl.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.