How to Make Muffins 

If you know how to make muffins, you will know that good muffins are symmetrical in shape, with straight sides and a slightly rounded top. Muffins should never rise to a point and never crack on top. The crust should be slightly brown with a rough texture and slightly glazed appearance. The inside muffin texture should be uniform and slightly coarse with a moist tender crumbs.


The secret success in muffin recipes is in the mixing. The batter must be stirred just until the dry ingredients are moistened; never beaten. The mixture will appear to be rough and lumpy; it will break easily when lifted with a spoon. When the batter is over stirred, the baked muffins will be small with peaked tops and a pastry looking crust.


When it is broken open, it will show tube like holes running from the bottom up through the center. The texture will be tough and rubbery and even the flavor will not be as good.

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Immediately after mixing, the batter should be transferred to the pans to avoid the loss of leavening. It is best to bake the muffins immediately after mixing; if this is not possible, they should be placed in the refrigerator.


There are two methods or techniques in which to mix when you know how to make muffins. The muffin method is simple and produces a slightly coarse texture in the baked muffin. This process is generally used in a plain recipe. The muffin method combines all ingredients and stirring is done only until the dry ingredients are moist.


The cake method is preferred by some, producing a finer, more cake like texture. This method is usually used for rich tea muffins or muffin recipes which contain a larger portion of shortening and sugar. For the finer textured muffins, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs, flavoring and milk, etc. If you are making berry muffins, fold the fruit into the flour mixture and then stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until the dry ingredients are moist.

PINEAPPLE MUFFIN RECIPE

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Learn how to make muffins with pineapple.

  • 1 Can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
  • ½ Cup flour
  • 1/3 Cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ Cup plus 2 tablespoons melted butter DIVIDED
  • 2 Cups flour
  • ½ Cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Beaten egg
  • ¾ Cup milk

Drain pineapple, reserving ¼ cup juice; set aside.

Combine ½ cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons butter; blend well and set aside.

Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; add egg, milk, ¼ cup butter, drained pineapple and reserved pineapple juice.

Stir batter just until moistened; spoon into prepared muffin tins 3/4 FULL.

Sprinkle tops with cinnamon mixture; bake about 30 minutes or until pick comes out clean.

Makes about 16 regular muffins.

CHERRY BLOSSOM MUFFINS an easy recipe when you learn how to make muffins

  • 1 Egg
  • 2/3 Cup cherry preserves
  • ¼ Cup milk
  • ½ Cup sugar
  • 2 Cups biscuit baking mix
  • 2/3 Cup chopped nuts
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons cold butter
  • Additional chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
Beat egg in medium bowl; stir in preserves, milk and ¼ cup sugar.
Add biscuit mix; stir only until moistened and batter slightly lumpy.
Stir in 2/3 cup nuts/ fill paper lined muffin tins 2/3 full.
In small bowl combine ¼ cup sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter and sprinkle on top.
Top with extra nuts; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans and serve warm.

BUTTERMILK MUFFINS WITH BRAN

  • 4 Cups Raisin Bran cereal
  • 2 ½ Cups flour
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 2 ½ Teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Cups buttermilk
  • 2 Beaten eggs
  • ½ Cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
Grease or line muffin tins with papers.
Combine cereal, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
Stir in buttermilk, eggs and oil; mix thoroughly.
Spoon batter into muffin cups 2/3 full; bake about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Serve warm.

LEMON RASPBERRY MUFFIN RECIPE

Learn how to make muffins with raspberries.

  • 2 ½ Cups flour divided
  • 2 ½ Teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Carton (8 ounces) lemon yogurt
  • ½ Cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 ½ Cups fresh raspberries
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cold butter

Preheat oven to 375F degrees; use muffin paper liners or grease muffin tins.

Combine 2 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl; make well in center.

Stir together yogurt, oil, eggs and lemon peel; add to dry ingredients and stir just to blend.

Toss together 2 tablespoons flour and raspberries; fold into batter.

Spoon batter 2/3 full into prepared muffin tins.

Combine 3 tablespoons flour and 3 tablespoons sugar; cut in butter until crumbly.

Spoon evenly on top of filled muffin tins; bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

JALAPENO MUFFINS

  • 1 ½ Cups stone ground cornmeal
  • ½ Cup flour
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ Teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Cup sour cream
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers

Preheat oven to 350F degrees; grease 12 2 ½ inch muffin tins or 36 miniature muffin tins.

In a large bowl combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a small bowl combine sour cream, eggs and peppers until well blended; stir into dry mixture just until moistened.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes for larger ones; 12 to 15 minutes for miniature ones or until pick comes out clean.

TUNNEL OF CHEESE MUFFIN RECIPE

Learn how to make muffins with this easy Bisquick cheese recipe.

  • 2 Cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 5 Slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • ¾ Cup milk
  • 1 Beaten egg
  • 12 (1/2 inch) cubes Swiss cheese

Preheat oven to 400F degrees; butter 12 (2 ½ inch size) muffin cups.

In a medium bowl combine Bisquick and bacon; add milk and egg stirring just to blend.

Spoon HALF OF BATTER in buttered muffin tins; press a cheese cube in each muffin cup.

Top with remaining batter on top of cheese; bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve hot; makes 12.

I prefer to line my muffin tins with paper liners; they make baking easier and more presentable. However, if you do not have paper liners, grease well on the bottom of the muffin tins. Only grease very lightly on the sides (some tell me they do not grease sides at all). This method helps the batter to cling more to the sides of the pan during rising and makes for better volume.These are just a few tips when you learn how to make muffins.