Sweet Potato Herb Butter Muffins (Printer-Friendly Version)

Golden muffins blend roasted sweet potatoes and fresh herbs for a flavorful, tender crumb.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 190 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 8 grams baking powder
03 - 3 grams sea salt
04 - 0.75 grams freshly ground black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 240 grams mashed sweet potato (approx. 2 medium sweet potatoes)
06 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
07 - 60 milliliters whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free)
08 - 30 milliliters honey

→ Herb-Butter Mixture

09 - 57 grams unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Peel and cube sweet potatoes evenly, then toss with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
02 - Transfer roasted sweet potato cubes to a large bowl and mash until mostly smooth, retaining some texture for moisture and bite.
03 - Add melted herb-butter mixture, beaten eggs, milk, and honey to the mashed sweet potatoes. Whisk until well incorporated, ensuring the herb flavors are evenly dispersed.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until uniformly combined.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter, stirring just until flour disappears to avoid gluten overdevelopment which causes toughness.
06 - Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and tops are golden brown.
07 - Remove muffins from oven and rest for 5 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh thyme or parsley while warm for enhanced aroma.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - To ensure even roasting, cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes and spread in a single layer to avoid sogginess.
02 - Avoid over-mixing the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
03 - Fresh herbs release more vibrant aromas and flavors than dried versions.
04 - Check muffins for doneness starting at 18 minutes to prevent over-baking.
05 - Using a kitchen scale to measure flour (120g) helps achieve consistent texture.

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