Deliciously Easy Cinnamon Muffin Recipe: Bake Mouthwatering Treats in Simple Steps by Golden Chapter Escapes #easy-recipe #delicious #goodforyourtummy
Indulge your taste buds in the warmth of homemade cinnamon muffins, a delightful treat that transcends breakfast or any other time of the day, into a flavorful experience. Imagine biting into a soft, moist muffin, where the sweet aroma of cinnamon dances on your palate, creating a symphony of comfort and delight. These muffins are a perfect fusion of simplicity and decadence, making them an easy choice for a quick, satisfying breakfast or a scrumptious on-the-go snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180gr) Brown sugar, I used coconut sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups (360 gr.) Flour
- 150 ml oil
- 3 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 250 ml milk (can be plant-based, if you lactose intolerant like me)
- you could also use yogurt instead of the milk, if you do that use 250 grams (1 cup) of greek yogurt. The muffins will become even more fluffy
Directions:
1. Begin preheating the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 F)
2. Add all the dry ingredients, then all the wet.
3. Stir
4. Get a muffin tin, and add the muffin liners.
5. In a small bowl add the extra sugar with the cinnamon, stir.
6. Scoop the muffin dough in the muffin liner, add a little of the sugar mixture on top of the muffins. Put the muffin tins in the oven for 25 min. After this time check if they are cooked through, you can check this by sticking a tooth pick or a special cake tester.
7. Take the muffins out of the oven and while the are still hot, sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon/ sugar mixture on top of the muffins. Let them cool down a bit and enjoy.
Fun Fact:
Yogurt's Magic Touch in Baking: Yogurt, a dairy product made by fermenting milk with friendly bacteria, serves as more than just a tasty addition. In baking, yogurt contributes to the leavening process. The natural acidity of yogurt reacts with baking soda, a common leavening agent, producing carbon dioxide gas. This gas gets trapped in the batter, causing it to expand and rise. The result? Fluffy and moist baked goods with a subtle tangy flavor from the yogurt.
Baking Powder's Lift-Off: Baking powder, on the other hand, is a complete leavening agent on its own. It contains a combination of an acid (usually cream of tartar) and an alkaline substance (typically baking soda). When combined with moisture and heat, baking powder releases carbon dioxide gas, creating bubbles in the batter or dough, leading to a light and airy texture.
When you combine yogurt and baking powder in a recipe, you're essentially doubling down on leavening power. The acidity from yogurt enhances the reaction with baking powder, producing even more carbon dioxide and contributing to a superior rise in your baked goods. So, next time you enjoy a perfectly fluffy muffin or cake, you can thank this dynamic duo for their magic in the oven!