French Breakfast Puffs

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper muffin liners. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of sugar and the shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (20-25 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins While the muffins are baking, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a shallow dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Once the muffins are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Then, gently remove the muffins from the tin. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Dip the tops of each warm muffin into the melted butter, then immediately dredge in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring they are well coated. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Serve the French Breakfast Puffs warm and enjoy! (2 minutes)