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Pancake Souffle Muffins with Strawberry-Maple Syrup

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:50:11 -0700
v112.n028.5
* Exported from MasterCook *

        (Muffins), Pancake Souffle Muffins with Strawberry-Maple Syrup

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Serving Size  : 24    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads/Muffins/Rolls

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                          Nonstick cooking spray
    10 1/2        ounces  all-purpose flour -- (2-1/3 cups)
    4 1/2         ounces  cake flour -- (1 cup plus 2 Tbs.)
    2          teaspoons  baking soda
    2          teaspoons  baking powder
    1           teaspoon  kosher salt
    6              large  eggs -- separated and at room temperature
       3/4      teaspoon  cream of tartar
    3             ounces  unsalted butter -- melted and cooled 
slightly, (6 Tbs.)
    6        tablespoons  granulated sugar
    1           teaspoon  pure vanilla extract
    3 1/2           cups  buttermilk -- at room temperature
                          Confectioner's sugar -- for sprinkling
                          For strawberry syrup:
    1                cup  pure maple syrup

Make the Muffins:
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400F. 
Liberally spray two 12-cup muffin pans with the cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, 
baking powder, and salt; set aside.

In a large, clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of 
tartar with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed to firm (but 
not dry) peaks, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.

In another large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the mixer on 
medium-high speed until thick, ribbony, and lemon-yellow, about 6 
minutes. Add the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla; mix on medium-low 
speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add one-third of the dry 
ingredients and mix on low speed. Add one-third of the buttermilk and 
mix to combine. Alternate adding the remaining dry ingredients and 
buttermilk, ending with the buttermilk and mixing until just combined.

With a large rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the batter, 
leaving some streaks.

Scoop about 1/2 cup of the batter into each muffin cup-you can fill 
the cups to the rims. Bake, rotating the pans after 10 minutes, until 
browned on top and puffed, and a toothpick inserted in the centers 
comes out dry, 20 to 25 minutes total.

Make the syrup:
While the muffins are baking, bring the maple syrup to a boil in a 
small pot over medium-high heat. Put the strawberries in a medium 
serving bowl. Pour the syrup over the berries and set aside in a warm spot.

Serve:
With an offset spatula, pop the muffins out of the cups and arrange 
on a platter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve with the syrup.

Make Ahead Tips:
You can make the batter up to 2 hours ahead through the step of 
folding in the beaten egg whites. Refrigerate it, covered, in its 
bowl. Do not portion it into muffin tins until you're ready to bake.

Leftovers:
Freeze any leftover muffins in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 2 weeks.

Per serving:
Calories (kcal): 340; Fat (g): 9; Fat Calories (kcal): 80; Saturated 
Fat (g): 5; Protein (g): 9; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 2.5; 
Carbohydrates (g): 56; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1; Sodium (mg): 480; 
Cholesterol (mg): 125; Fiber (g): 1;

Serving Size: 2 muffins

Yields 24 muffins

Description:
    "These slightly sweet treats are a delicious cross between a 
muffin, a pancake, and a souffle. Egg whites beaten to stiff peaks 
help them rise, and buttermilk gives them tang."
Source:
    "finecooking.com"