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March 2, 2023 Leave a Comment

French Breakfast Puffs

Mini French breakfast muffins on a blue plate with a tea towel on the left.These fun little bites of heaven are a French Breakfast Puffs recipe I got from my friend, Aline–the same friend who gave me Aline’s Brazilian Corn Cake. She is from Brazil, and everything she makes is delicious. One year she gave me a bag of these French Breakfast Puffs for a Christmas treat. I ate one and immediately hid them from my family. Right after I finished hiding them, I messaged her to get the recipe. 

There’s a hint of nutmeg in the puff, and when you combine that with the butter they’re dipped in and the sweetness of the cinnamon-sugar coating, you will find that they don’t last long. My mouth is watering just thinking about them.

A mini French breakfast puff broken in half held above a large plate filled with mini French puffs.These French Breakfast Puffs are made in a mini-muffin tin. You can technically make them in a normal muffin tin, but it’s really fun to eat them as bite-sized puffs. They are also a recipe that you want to get the cooking time exactly right (or as close as possible). If they get overcooked, they will be dry instead of nice and moist.

I am so excited for you to try these. They make such a fun and yummy treat. I know they are called breakfast puffs, but I have never actually eaten them for breakfast. You have my permission to eat them any time of day that you want. 🙂

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STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS OF HOW TO MAKE FRENCH BREAKFAST PUFFS

13-photo picture collage of step-by-step photos of how to make French Breakfast Puffs.A dark blue plate filled with French Breakfast Puffs with a kitchen towel on the left.Frequently Asked Questions about how to make French Breakfast Puffs

If making them in a regular-sized muffin pan, how long should I bake them?

For a regular-sized muffin pan, fill the muffin cups 2/3 full and bake them at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Make sure to check them at 20 minutes so as to not overbake them. 

can I use butter in place of the shortening?

Yes. Butter is a good substitute if you don’t have shortening on hand.

What type of milk is best for this recipe?

Whole milk or 2% milk work best in this recipe because the fat content helps keep them moist. If you only have 1% or nonfat on hand, they will still turn out good, keeping in mind they might be a little dryer.

A small French mini muffin held above a plate full of mini muffins.I’m not a fan of nutmeg. Is there a good substitute?

If you do not like nutmeg, you can leave it out and the puffs will still taste good.

can I double the recipe?

Yes, you can double the recipe with good results.

how should I store the puffs?

The puffs taste the best warm. If you have any leftovers, 😉 store them in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container on the counter for a couple of days.

Two-photo Pinterest picture of French Breakfast Puffs with the text of the title in the middle.baker’s tools:

  • Mini-Muffin Pan
  • Cooking Spray
  • Stand or Hand Mixer
  • Shortening
  • Small Cookie Scoop
  • Cooling Rack
  • Ziploc Bags

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French Breakfast Puffs
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Tender vanilla muffins with a hint of nutmeg, drenched in melted butter and dipped in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and crunchy coating that makes them irresistible!
Author: Recipe from Aline, Slightly adjusted from the Food Network
Recipe type: Muffin/Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Serves: 36-48
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup milk (2% or whole work best)
  • FOR THE COATING:
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a mini-muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. First, make the coating by mixing 1½ cups granulated sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. Next, in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the sugar and shortening for at least 1 minute.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla and mix again.
  6. Add ⅓ of the milk and ⅓ of the flour mixture and mix. Repeat two more times until you have incorporated all of the milk and flour.
  7. Put a spoonful of batter into each mini-muffin space, being careful not to fill them more than ¾ full. I use a small cookie scoop to do this.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. The top of the muffins should be springy when done. You may need 1 more minute depending on your oven. Remember to be careful not to overcook them.
  9. Remove the muffins and place them on a cooling rack. Respray the mini-muffin pan with cooking spray and cook the remaining batter.
  10. Once you have melted the butter, dip the warm muffins into the butter and then the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Try to get it on all sides. Set the coated muffin back on the cooling rack and repeat with the rest of the muffins.
  11. Eat while fresh.
  12. Enjoy!
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