CINNAMON-BUTTERMILK MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Grease 9 standard muffin cups with butter or butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray; fill the unused cups 1/3 full with water to prevent warping.
• To make the muffins, in a bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg, beating well until pale and smooth.
• In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
• Add to the butter mixture in 2 increments, alternating with the buttermilk and vailla.
• Stir just until evenly moistened.
• The batter will be slightly lumpy.
• Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling it 3/4 full.
• Bake until golden, dry, and springy to touch, 20-25 minutes.
• A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean.
• Transfer the pan to the wire rack and let cool at least 5 minutes.
• Unmold the muffins and let stand until cool enough to handle.
• To make the topping, stir together the sugar and cinnamon in a small, shallow bowl.
• Have ready the melted butter in another small bowl.
• Holding the bottom of a muffin, dip the top into the melted butter, turning to coat it evenly.
• Immediately dip the top in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating it evenly, then tapping it to remove excess sugar.
• Transfer to the rack, right side up.
• Repeat with the remaining muffins.
• Let cool completely before serving.