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French Breakfast Puff

This single French Breakfast Puff is a tender muffin coated in butter and cinnamon sugar. It’s quick to make and baked in a ramekin for a perfectly sized treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: breakfast puff, cimmanom muffin, french breakfast puff
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Topping

  • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Puff

  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon, plus ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 ½ tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter -melted
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ½ tablespoon butter for spooning over the warm muffin.
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolk, milk, melted butter, and vanilla (if using).
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
  • Lightly grease a 10-ounce ramekin and pour in the batter. Bake for 23 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • To finish, either:
    Drizzle ½ tablespoon of melted butter over the muffin in the ramekin and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, or
    Loosen the muffin with a knife, transfer to a plate, then drizzle with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  •  Serve warm.

Notes

  • Preheat the oven: This helps the muffin bake evenly and rise properly.
  • Use a 10-ounce ramekin: The right size ensures even baking and a nice rise.
  • Brush with melted butter: It helps the cinnamon-sugar topping stick.
 
If doubling the recipe, use either two 10-ounce ramekins or one 5x5-inch baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 3mg

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