Bolos de Arroz - Rice Flour Muffins
Bolos de Arroz are traditional Portuguese rice flour muffins with a light and fluffy texture and a delightful hint of lemon. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack with coffee or tea!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl for combining ingredients
- Electric mixer to mix the batter
- Muffin tin for baking the muffins
- Parchment paper to line the muffin tin
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest for a fresh flavor
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar for topping muffins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Gradually add rice flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. Mix in the milk until the batter is smooth.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full. Sprinkle the tops with additional sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Gluten-Free Option: Replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend to make the muffins completely gluten-free.