French Breakfast Puffs

French Breakfast Puffs
35 min.
15
176kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of French Breakfast Puffs, a treat that perfectly captures the essence of a cozy morning. These scrumptious muffins are not only easy to make but also a fantastic way to start your day or impress guests at brunch. With a golden-brown exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, each bite is a heavenly combination of buttery goodness and warm spices.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table. The secret to their irresistible charm lies in the rich blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, which adds a warm, comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. Coated in a sweet sugar-cinnamon mixture and rolled in melted butter, these puffs are a delightful indulgence that will have you coming back for seconds.

Whether you're hosting a brunch gathering or simply treating yourself to a special breakfast, these French Breakfast Puffs are sure to impress. With just 35 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves 15, making them perfect for sharing. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a morning masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease 15 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches.
  2. Mix shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and the egg throughly in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg alternately with milk. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
  5. Roll hot muffins immediately in melted butter, then in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  6. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein4.51%
Fat57.47%
Carbs38.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.34
Glycemic Load
11.81
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.0460869707977%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.63kcal
8.78%
Fat:11.34g
17.45%
Saturated Fat:2.67g
16.71%
Carbohydrates:16.88g
5.63%
Net Carbohydrates:16.47g
5.99%
Sugar:7.1g
7.89%
Cholesterol:11.89mg
3.96%
Sodium:199.04mg
8.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2g
4.01%
Selenium:5.34µg
7.63%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.04%
Folate:24.36µg
6.09%
Vitamin A:300.1IU
6%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.56%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.32%
Calcium:40.85mg
4.09%
Iron:0.69mg
3.86%
Phosphorus:38.18mg
3.82%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.76%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.73%
Vitamin K:2.54µg
2.42%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.68%
Fiber:0.42g
1.66%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.29%
Magnesium:4.56mg
1.14%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.09%
Copper:0.02mg
1.08%