Mirai Matcha Muffins - Morning Sweets

Ingredients :

• 250g all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 100g of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of high quality Matcha Mirai
• 120ml of whole milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 80ml vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 100g white chocolate chips or nuts (optional)

Instructions :

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a muffin tin with paper baking cups.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and Matcha Mirai powder to blend the flavors well and eliminate lumps.
3. Stir in the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, beaten eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. Combine the mixtures: Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and gently mix with a spatula until just combined. It is important not to overmix to ensure the muffins are light and fluffy.
5. Add the white chocolate chips or nuts if you decide to use them. Gently fold them into the batter.
6. Divide the batter among the muffin tins, filling each cup three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
7. Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before removing them from the molds.

Serve the muffins at  Serve Matcha Mirai warm or at room temperature to fully appreciate the richness of matcha combined with the sweetness of the muffin. These muffins offer a perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness, ideal for a revitalizing breakfast or afternoon tea break.

Chef's Tip: For an even more Japanese touch, you can add a small amount of anko (sweet red bean) paste to the center of each muffin before baking.

These muffins are not only delicious but also a beautiful representation of fusion cuisine, blending Western techniques with traditional Japanese ingredients. Enjoy this unique creation to impress your guests or to savor a moment of indulgence.