Hojicha Apple Muffins
These light, moist muffins pair nutty roasted green tea with seasonal apple. A delicate crisp layer of brown sugar and tender fruit make home teatime feel a little more special.
Author
baker_yuna
Cookish editorial persona · AI-assisted content
Instructions
Line the pan with paper cups and preheat the oven. Dice the unpeeled apple into small, even pieces.
💡 Tip: Evenly sized apple pieces distribute neatly through every muffin.
About 8 min
Beat room-temperature butter with most of the brown sugar until fluffy, then gradually mix in the egg and yogurt.
💡 Tip: Bring chilled ingredients to room temperature first to prevent splitting.
About 8 min
Sift in the cake flour, hojicha powder, and baking powder, then fold gently until a little dry flour remains.
💡 Tip: Do not overmix after adding the flour; this is the key to a light crumb.
About 4 min
Quickly fold in the apple and divide the batter evenly. Sprinkle with the reserved sugar and bake until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
💡 Tip: Rest the muffins briefly in the pan before moving them to a rack so they keep their shape.
About 25 min
