Maple Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Position rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Spray muffin tray indentations and rims w/ cooking spray.
3. 3
   In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
4. 4
   In a bigger bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten; whisk in the maple syrup and maple sugar; continue whisking until thick and pale brown, about 1 minute.
5. 5
   Whisk in the milk, melted butter, vanilla, and vinegar.
6. 6
   Use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour mixture until moistened.
7. 7
   Fill prepared muffin tins 3/4 full; bake for 20 minutes or until muffins are golden with rounded, cracked tops; pick in the center should come out with a crumb or two attached.
8. 8
   Set pan in a wire rack to cool 10 minutes; gently rock each muffin back and forth to release and remove it from the tin; cool for 5 minutes on the rack.
9. 9
   *Granola Maple Muffinssprinkle 2 teaspoons granola on top of each muffin before baking.
10. 10
    *Maple Rum Currant Muffinsomit the vinegar; add 1 teaspoon rum extract with the vanilla; mix 1/2 cup dried currants in with the maple syrup; proceed as directed.