Description
Cinnamon roll muffins blend breakfast pastry magic with handheld convenience, marrying sweet swirls of cinnamon and buttery dough. Homemade comfort emerges from your kitchen, promising delightful morning moments that spark pure breakfast joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 200 g (7.05 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 175 g (6.17 ounces) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 90 g (3.17 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 100 g (3.53 ounces) granulated sugar
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 50 g (1.76 ounces) brown sugar
- 50 g (1.76 ounces) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 180°C (350°F) and arrange tulip muffin liners in a muffin pan.
- Create the dry mixture by whisking together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a comprehensive mixing bowl.
- Construct the wet base by blending melted butter with granulated sugar, then incorporate the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gently fold buttermilk into the wet ingredients, ensuring a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Merge the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl by combining softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a rich, aromatic mixture.
- Layer the muffin batter strategically: distribute initial batter to half-fill each liner, dollop the cinnamon mixture, then cover with remaining batter.
- Use a toothpick to create elegant swirling patterns across the muffin tops, integrating the cinnamon layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean and the muffins develop a golden, enticing surface.
- Allow muffins to cool completely, enabling them to set and develop optimal flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light, stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Use room temperature ingredients like egg and buttermilk to ensure even mixing and consistent texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same soft crumb.
- Create beautiful swirls by using a thin skewer or toothpick and gently dragging through the cinnamon mixture in circular motions for a marbled effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg