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Set the oven to 190°C. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg with buttermilk, maple syrup, and melted butter until thoroughly combined.
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined; some lumps should remain to keep the muffins light.
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Carefully fold the cooked and crumbled bacon into the batter.
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Distribute the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the muffins turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove muffins from the tin and allow them to cool on a wire rack for several minutes before serving warm with additional maple syrup as desired.