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Mantecadas

Delightful Spanish muffins that are fluffy, slightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

These muffins are fantastic on their own, but they pair beautifully with coffee or tea.