Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line muffin cups with muffin liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, maple extract, egg and melted butter.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture.  Stir until just incorporated.  (Do not over-mix)

Step 5

Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups. Bake until golden and toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6

Use a toothpick to poke holes in the muffin tops and gently spoon or brush maple syrup onto each muffin.  Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.