French Breakfast Puffs/Muffins Recipe

Name: French Breakfast Puffs/Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup cold butter, cubed; ½ cup sugar (or to suit taste); 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ cup half-and-half cream or ½ cup milk; ½ cup butter, melted; ½ cup sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Servings: persons

⅓ cup cold butter, cubed
½ cup sugar (or to suit taste)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup half-and-half cream or ½ cup milk
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease muffin tins with cooking spray.
3
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
4
In a food processor, with steel blade, pulse the cold butter with the 1/2 cup sugar with on/off method, until creamed; add in the egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
5
Feed alternately through the tube, the dry ingredients and the cream (be sure that the cream is the last ingredient to be added).
6
Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full.
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Remove from the muffin tins, and roll in melted butter, then in mixture of 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
9
NOTE: Do not roll the puffs if you do not plan to use them immediately.
10
These can be frozen or refrigerated, and when reheated, roll in the butter and the sugar mixture, the puffs will get hard and crusty if rolled in the butter then reheated Serve hot-- DELICIOUS!

845

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup cold butter, cubed, ½ cup sugar (or to suit taste), 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, French Breakfast Puffs/Muffins falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Breakfast Puffs/Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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