Mantecadas

Mantecadas are a type of sweet muffin that can be found in a panadera, or Mexican-style bakery. The pan dulce recipe is light and just sweet enough to go with coffee or tea.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups (250g) unbleached all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt)

• 1 1/4 cups (250g) sugar

• 1 cup (236g) whole milk

• 1/2 cup (112 g) neutral oil (canola or avocado)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

STEPS :

     1. Prepare a muffin tin :

Line 12 regular muffin cups with paper liners. In a second tin, line 6 cups with paper liners. Place aside.

     2. Make the muffin batter :

In a large mixing basin, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together the wet and dry ingredients just until mixed and no traces of flour remain.

     3. Divide up the batter and preheat the oven :

Fill each lined muffin cup with about 3 tablespoons batter and set aside for 30 minutes, uncovered.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) while the batter rests. The combination of resting and high heat will contribute to the muffins' beautiful top.

     4. Bake :

Place the muffins in the oven for 7 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 7 to 8 minutes more, or until they have swelled up, are slightly golden brown, and a toothpick inserted What goes into one comes out clean.

Allow the muffins to cool in the pans for 15 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Keep the muffins sealed or loosely wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature. They can be stored for up to three days.

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