French Breakfast Puffs

Fluffy, buttery muffins rolled in melted butter and cinnamon sugar — a classic French-inspired breakfast treat that’s easy, cozy, and perfect for brunch.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 puffs

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American, French-inspired

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Batter

2 cups All-purpose flour
⅔ cup Granulated sugar
2 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg Fresh grated preferred
½ cup Butter Melted
1 large Egg Room temperature
¾ cup Milk or buttermilk Buttermilk preferred
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Topping

½ cup Butter For coating, melted
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For coating
½ cup Sugar For coating

Equipment

1 12-cup muffin tin Standard size
2 Mixing bowls One large, one medium
1 Whisk or hand mixer For batter
1 Wire cooling rack For cooling muffins
1 Pastry brush Optional, for butter coating
1 Measuring cups and spoons Standard set
2 Small bowls For butter and cinnamon sugar

Method

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the muffin tin.
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, milk or buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Melt the butter for coating in a small bowl.
In another small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar for coating.
Dip each warm muffin in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar until coated.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

These are best served warm, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat slightly before serving.