# Components:
→ Bacon
01 - 6 slices bacon
→ Dry Ingredients
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Maple Glaze
11 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
13 - 1-2 tablespoons milk
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then chop into small pieces. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in most of the chopped bacon, reserving a small amount for topping.
07 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle reserved bacon on top.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
09 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled muffins before serving.
