How to Make French Breakfast Puffs - A Step-by-Step Guide

French breakfast puffs are a delightful and delicious way to start your morning. This classic breakfast treat has been passed down through generations and is a beloved staple in many households. These light, fluffy pastries are made with simple ingredients and are the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee or tea.

These puffs are coated in a mouthwatering cinnamon-sugar mixture that gives them a sweet and slightly crunchy exterior, while the inside remains soft and moist. The co...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons margarine, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line cups with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar and shortening. Beat in egg. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. While muffins are baking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Remove muffins from oven and muffin pan. Immediately, dip the tops of the muffins into the melted margarine, then into the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Repeat with each muffin, until all muffin tops are covered. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 42mg