Breakfast for 12
Donut Muffins
Nutmeg muffins bake until golden, then receive a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating.
$1.32for 4 servings
$0.33 per serving$1.32 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.96 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Steps
- Stir milk and lemon juice together and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a twelve-cup muffin pan with cooking oil.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat 12 tablespoons butter and one cup sugar in a large bowl, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the milk mixture and dry mixture just until combined.
- Fill the muffin cups and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, then cool for 5 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter, brush it over the muffins, and roll them in the remaining sugar mixed with cinnamon.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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