Ingredients:
- 200 grams of smooth all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of magical baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of light baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- 90 grams of unsalted butter, melted into liquid gold
- 100 grams of sparkling granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at the perfect room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 175 grams of rich buttermilk, also at room temperature
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 50 grams of unsalted butter, softened to a caressable texture
- 50 grams of cozy brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of aromatic ground cinnamon
Method:
- Muffin Prep: Warm your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C). Line a muffin pan with elegant tulip muffin liners, spacing them out for grandeur.
- Dry Symphony: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This is the foundation of your muffins.
- Wet Harmony: In a larger bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until they're happily combined. Add the egg and vanilla, whisking to a smooth bliss. Finally, introduce the buttermilk to this mix.
- Marrying Flavors: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix. Be delicate - overmixing is a no-no.
- Cinnamon Swirl Creation: For the swirl, blend softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a dreamy, smooth paste.
- Swirl Integration: Lovingly fold half of this cinnamon paste into your muffin batter, just enough to create a mesmerizing swirl.
- Cinnamon Piping: Scoop the remaining cinnamon paste into a piping bag. Cut a small opening at the tip.
- Filling the Liners: Fill the liners with the muffin batter, creating a slight dome. Use an ice cream scoop for even distribution.
- Adding the Swirl: Gently insert the piping bag tip into the batter of each muffin, piping a beautiful cinnamon swirl on top.
- Baking to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are puffy and golden. Let them cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
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