The first time I had French Breakfast Puffs was right after I started dating my husband, my mother-in-law made them one Sunday morning and I loved them! They’re super easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients and people are always so impressed by the fluffy, buttery sweetness. This is still one of my husband’s favorite Sunday morning treats! Imagine biting into a soft, buttery puff sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, paired with a steaming cup of coffee.
From their buttery texture to their delicate flavor, these puffs are a true delight for the senses. But beyond their culinary appeal, French breakfast puffs also teach us valuable lessons about slowing down, savoring the moment, and finding joy in the small things. So the next time you’re craving something sweet for breakfast, why not try your hand at making your own French breakfast puffs?
What are French Breakfast Puffs?
French Breakfast Puffs aren’t really French, this recipe is from a 1950’s Betty Crocker cookbook, but they do puff up when you bake them. They’re like a cross between a muffin and a doughnut, dipped in melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Sugar
- Egg
- Milk
- All purpose flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Ground nutmeg
- Cinnamon
How to make French Breakfast Puffs
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and mix until well combined.
Sift together the dry ingredients. Add to creamed alternately with the milk.
Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full.
Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll hot muffins in melted butter, then in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Serve hot.
Tools For This Recipe
- Farberware Muffin Tin–this nonstick muffin pan works great for making muffins, making cupcakes, or making mini quiches and casseroles.
- Medium Rosti Bowl– I love my Rosti bowls, they’re durable, versatile, non-slip and have their own lids. I use these bowls for just about every meal I cook
- Silicone Mixing Spoon–The perfect spoons to keep your nonstick pans scratch free.
