Description
Mantecadas are traditional Spanish muffins, known for their soft, tender crumb and slightly sweet, buttery flavor. They are often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the mantecadas cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
- Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter; this can lead to tough muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mantecadas, Spanish muffins, muffins, pastry, breakfast, snack, baked goods, sweet bread