Magdalenas Recipe (Traditional Spanish Muffins)

Step 1

Strain and combine the flour and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2

Using a separate and larger mixing bowl, combine eggs and sugar; beat until it becomes pale yellow.

Step 3

Add olive oil, milk, and lemon zest; then mix to combine everything.

Step 4

Add the strained flour and baking powder, and fold to combine with the rest of the wet ingredients.

Step 5

Cover bowl of magdalenas batter with plastic and place in the refrigerator for about thirty to sixty minutes.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 7

Spoon Spanish muffins' batter into your tins.

Step 8

Sprinkle with sugar --- on the off-center side of the muffins.

Step 9

Place magdalenas in the middle of the oven for about twenty to twenty-five minutes or until the sugar solidifies.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and set to cool.

Step 11

Serve your authentic magdalenas and sprinkle more sugar if desired.

Step 12

Enjoy!