My brother and I are talking about putting together a workout routine for the holidays … so we can eat more. Seriously. There are just too many delectable delights this time of year; one mustn’t miss out!
And, since my brother has put in many a request to our mum, I decided to jump on the bandwagon as well. True, it’s not like I live far away. Not to mention, I can {and have} made everything she makes. Still, it’s somehow better when mom makes it.
For example: French Breakfast Muffins. Oh, my friends … there are no words. They melt in your mouth; and the hint of nutmeg is comforting, like Christmas should be . Even my wee nephew loved them {and Americans know nothing about breakfast … obviously; it took him three mornings to get hard boiled eggs for crying out loud}.
I wish I could invite you all over for a plate of their buttery goodness; but since I can’t, I’ve attached the recipe. They’re perfect for a holiday brunch, Christmas morning, or even a wintery afternoon tea {or fika, as the case may be}.
Ingredients:
½ cup shortening
½ cup sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups flour*
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ cup milk
½ cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted
Directions:
- To prepare, heat oven to 350° and grease muffin pan.
- Mix thoroughly: shortening, ½ cup sugar, and the egg.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg, alternately with milk.
- Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
- Mix ½ sugar and cinnamon.
- Immediately after baking, roll muffins in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Serve hot … with coffee or ice cold milk, preferably!
ullabaloo {huhl-uh-buh-loo}. A loud and uproarious noise … not the least bit pleasant, I’m sure. However, quite informally, it may be used to signify festivities or an air of excitement. 
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