Comfort and Joy

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:

1. To prepare, heat oven to 350° and grease muffin pan.
2. Mix thoroughly: shortening, ½ cup sugar, and the egg.
3. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg, alternately with milk. 
4. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Mix ½ sugar and cinnamon. 
6. Immediately after baking, roll muffins in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture. 
7. Serve hot … with coffee or ice cold milk, preferably!

Download PDF: French breakfast muffins