Filipino Kinako Crusted Sweet Muffins
Moist and sweet muffins with a crunchy kinako crust, inspired by Filipino flavors.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ●2 tablespoons kinako powder
- ●1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●1/4 teaspoon salt
- ●2 tablespoons earth brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and kinako powder.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- 6
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- 7
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Meanwhile, mix the earth brown sugar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- 9
Dust the cooled muffins with the kinako mixture.
- 10
Serve warm or at room temperature.