Matcha White Chocolate Muffins

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. These matcha muffins with melted white chocolate are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

• 105g / 3.5 ozCake flour
• 4g / 1 teaspoonMatcha powder
• 2g / ½ teaspoonBaking powder
• 70g / 2.5 ozButter(softened)
• 65g / 2.5 ozGranulated sugar
• 1Egg(medium)
• 20ml / 4 teaspoonsMilk
• 30g / 1 ozWhite chocolate
• optionalWalnuts or other nuts(for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the milk and white chocolate. Melt over a double boiler (bain-marie) and set aside.

2. 2

   Sift together the cake flour, matcha powder, and baking powder. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).

3. 3

   In a bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat the egg and add to the butter mixture a little at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. 5

   Alternately add the sifted dry ingredients and the chocolate-milk mixture in three additions, folding gently after each.

6. 6

   Divide the batter into muffin cups. Top with nuts if desired. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 20-25 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and enjoy warm for the best crispy-outside, fluffy-inside texture.

Tips

• ✓Adjust sugar to taste; 65g / 2.5 oz works well with matcha batter.
• ✓Do not exceed 2g / ½ teaspoon of baking powder, or large bubbles will form and the texture will be crumbly.
• ✓Any leftover white chocolate can be chopped and folded into the batter.
• ✓Best enjoyed fresh from the oven.

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