Black Tea Vanilla Muffins
If you’re in search of a delightful treat to brighten your mornings, look no further than these Black Tea Vanilla Muffins! Bursting with the rich flavors of high-quality black tea and real vanilla beans, these muffins make the perfect companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. They’re not only easy to whip up but also add a touch of elegance to your breakfast table. With a soft and fluffy texture, each bite promises comfort and satisfaction, making them an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy weekends at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 black tea with vanilla tea bag
- 1 vanilla bean (split)
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Grease muffin tins or line them with muffin liners.
- In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the black tea bag and split vanilla bean until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, buttermilk, pure vanilla extract, and cooled butter mixture.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and gently fold in the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Spoon the batter into muffin tins and bake for 5 minutes at 425°F. Then reduce the temperature to 325°F without opening the oven door and continue to bake until golden brown (15-25 minutes). Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg