Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Black Tea Vanilla Muffins, a perfect companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. These soft and fluffy muffins are infused with rich black tea and aromatic vanilla, creating a unique treat that will elevate your snack time. Easy to make, they require minimal ingredients and effort, making them an ideal choice for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends. Whether you share them at brunch gatherings or enjoy them as an after-school snack, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 black 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 the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with liners.
- Melt unsalted butter in a medium pan over medium heat with the black tea bag and split vanilla bean until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, buttermilk, pure vanilla extract, and cooled brown butter.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F before reducing temperature to 325°F (160°C) for an additional 15-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg