These puffs are like the best doughnut holes you’ve ever eaten. Cakey and light, with crisp edges and a crunchy blanket of cinnamon sugar, they’re gently spiced, with a murmur of orange zest in the background. Brown butter gives them an especially rich, nutty flavour. Don’t skip the quick dip in melted butter before you roll them in the sugar — and make sure to enjoy these while they’re still warm!
Ingredients
The Breakfast Puffs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
Cinnamon-sugar coating
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the 1/3 cup butter, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned and nutty smelling. Pour into a mixing bowl and allow to cool completely to room temperature.