Description
These Prize Tea Muffins are a delightful breakfast or snack option, combining the crunch of Grape-Nuts cereal with a tender, moist crumb. With a subtle sweetness from brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, these vegetarian muffins are perfect served warm with butter or jam.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup Grape-Nuts Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F (204˚C) to ensure it's hot and ready for baking the muffins evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy to build the base of your muffin batter.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate air and ensure a smooth batter.
- Stir in Cereal: Fold in the Grape-Nuts Flakes gently to distribute the cereal evenly without breaking up the flakes too much.
- Mix Milk and Vanilla: In a separate small bowl, combine the milk and vanilla extract, mixing them well to blend flavors.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder evenly to prepare for gradual incorporation.
- Alternate Incorporation: Slowly add about 1/4 cup of the flour mixture to the wet mixture, followed by a splash of the milk-vanilla mixture, stirring gently after each addition. Repeat this process until all flour and milk are blended into the batter without overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon the batter into lined muffin tins, filling each cup adequately but not to the brim to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated 400˚F oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the muffins feel springy to the touch.
- Serve: Once baked, remove muffins from the oven, let them cool slightly, and serve warm with butter and/or jam as desired for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to prevent tough muffins; mix just until combined.
- Using softened butter is essential for proper creaming with the sugar.
- You can substitute milk with plant-based milk to make it dairy-free if preferred.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For added flavor and texture, consider folding in nuts or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American