Mexican Orange and Cinnamon Muffins (Mantecadas)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup almond flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp fine salt
• 2 large eggs (At room temperature if possible)
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (Melted and cooled slightly)
• 1 tbsp orange zest (Finely grated zest from about 1 large orange)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• cooking spray (For misting the muffin liners)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners, then lightly mist the liners with cooking spray. The liners are important because the fluid batter can overflow an unlined pan instead of rising into tall domes.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, instant yeast, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until smooth and slightly thickened. Add the melted butter, milk, orange zest, and vanilla, and whisk until fully blended.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir just until no dry streaks remain; do not overmix. The batter will be quite fluid.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds to three-quarters full. If desired, let the filled pan stand briefly while the oven finishes heating so the yeast can begin contributing flavor.

6. 6

   Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan once if needed, until the muffins are well browned and domed. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

7. 7

   Cool the muffins in the pan for several minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack and cool completely. The muffins should feel moist and tender inside and should release cleanly from the lightly sprayed liners.

Notes

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