about the recipe
Grocery store muffins have their place in this world. But when you want something that tastes almost the same but has a WAY better texture, this is the recipe for you.
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The muffin just melts in your mouth, and the balance with the crunch of the cinnamon crumbles is just...*chef's kiss*.
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The first time I made these, they were too buttery. I know, not a typo. They were TOO BUTTERY. But a tweak here and pinch there, the ratios are perfect and I am happy to report that these muffins are gorgeously light instead of that dense, rich cakey texture.
tips & tricks
Sour cream is a great alternative to the plain Greek yogurt, if needed.
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DO NOT skip the lemon juice. The acid is needed to puff these babies up like a bakery muffin. If you're using buttermilk instead of milk and lemon juice, that works too.
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Store these at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
ingredients
Streusel Topping
6 tbs butter, softened
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tbs cinnamon
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Muffins
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1/4 tbs lemon juice
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recipe
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare one cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2
Whisk together flour, sugar baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Cut cold butter into dry ingredients with a pastry cutter, forks, or fingers. Mixture should be like coarse sand. Place bowl in freezer.
3
Cut apple into small cubes, roughly pea-sized. Measure out apple sauce, heavy cream, and vanilla into a small bowl and stir.
4
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients with a fork, mixing gently - dough will be shaggy. Stir in apple cubes. If dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of heavy cream. Do not over mix!
5
Turn the dough onto the parchment paper. Knead a couple turns with floured hands to bring together and form a disc. Cut disc into 8 slices. Place in freezer for 20-30 mins.
6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
