Description
Mantecadas are traditional Spanish muffins known for their rich, buttery flavor and tender crumb. They are a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the mantecadas cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use a mix of butter and lard.
- Add lemon zest or orange zest for a citrusy note.
- Mantecadas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mantecada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mantecadas, Spanish muffins, buttery muffins, sweet bread, traditional Spanish pastry, breakfast pastry