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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins: The Ultimate Fluffy, Baked Version

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Make the comforting flavors of classic French toast into easy, portable muffins. These are fluffy inside with a sweet, golden cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for brunch or a special breakfast treat without using a frying pan.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup cubed stale or slightly dry bread (optional, for texture)
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step builds air for fluffy muffins.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk and heavy cream.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
  7. If using, gently fold in the cubed stale bread pieces.
  8. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  9. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter.
  10. Brush the tops of the batter lightly with the 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
  11. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered tops of the muffins.
  12. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown.
  13. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best French toast flavor, use slightly stale bread cubes in the batter; this mimics the soaking process.
  • You can make these ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • Serve these warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a side of maple syrup for dipping.

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