Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of French Breakfast Muffins, perfect for a cozy morning or an afternoon treat. These soft, fluffy muffins are coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping that adds just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the palate. Quick and easy to make, this recipe is ideal for families and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these muffins are sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
- ¼ cup white sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- ⅓ cup butter (melted, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just mixed; don’t overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After cooling slightly, dip each muffin top in melted butter followed by cinnamon-sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for longer storage.