Sugared Puffs

Preparation

1. For the Puffs

   1. Step 1

      Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Liberally grease a nonstick popover pan, or a muffin pan with ½-cup indentations, with softened butter.

   2. Step 2

      For the puffs, put the 2 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, milk, salt and sugar in a blender and whiz for a few seconds.

   3. Step 3

      Add the flour and whiz for 5 to 8 seconds, just until smooth.

   4. Step 4

      Divide the batter among 9 greased molds, filling each ½ to ⅔ full.

   5. Step 5

      Bake for 35 minutes, until the puffs are deep brown.

   6. Step 6

      Remove from the oven, wait a few minutes until cool enough to handle, then remove the puffs from the pans. You may need a small knife to help pry them out.

   7. Step 7

      Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Thoroughly brush each puff all over with melted butter, then dredge in sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat completely. Let cool on a baking rack.