Muffin, a symbol of coziness and comfort, is a versatile baked good that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack. With endless possibilities for mix-ins, muffins offer a delectable canvas for creativity. This article presents a collection of muffin recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences.
From classic blueberry muffins bursting with juicy berries to indulgent chocolate chip muffins loaded with rich, melty chocolate, these recipes guarantee a delightful experience. For a delightful twist, try the streusel-topped muffins, where a crumbly topping adds an extra layer of flavor and texture.
If you're looking for something unique, the recipe for carrot cake muffins infuses the classic carrot cake flavors into a muffin form, while the zucchini muffins provide a moist and wholesome treat. For a burst of citrusy freshness, the lemon poppy seed muffins are a perfect choice.
With step-by-step instructions and carefully curated ingredient lists, these muffin recipes ensure a successful baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes will guide you towards creating delicious and satisfying muffins that will be a hit with family and friends.
HOMEMADE MUFFIN MIX
Whether your family prefers sweet or savory muffins, you can satisfy them with this versatile muffin mix. Included are directions to prepare plain, cheddar and cinnamon-raisin muffins. -Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 1 dozen per batch.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (10 cups). , To prepare plain muffins: Place 2-1/2 cups muffin mix in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. , To prepare cheddar muffins: In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups muffin mix, cheese, bacon and chives. Whisk egg and milk; stir into cheese mixture just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins., To prepare cinnamon-raisin muffins: In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups muffin mix, raisins and cinnamon. Whisk egg and milk; stir into raisin mixture just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MASTER MUFFIN RECIPE
Use this master muffin recipe to make any muffin you love! They're basic, easy, delicious, and freezer friendly.
Provided by Sally
Categories Muffins
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and beat on high until creamed, about 2 full minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, then turn up to high speed until the mixture is combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until just about combined. Add the milk and continue to beat on low until combined. Fold in add-ins. (See flavors/details in the notes below.)
- Spoon the batter evenly into each cup or liner, filling each all the way to the top. Bake the muffins for 5 minutes at 425 then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 22-23 minutes, give or take. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
- Glazed muffins stay fresh stored in the refrigerator for 1 week, unglazed muffins stay fresh stored at room temperature for a few days- then transfer to the fridge for up to 1 week.
BASIC MUFFINS
What could be nicer than warm classic but basic muffins in a napkin on the morning breakfast table? And they are so quick and easy to make, particularly since the ingredients are only lightly mixed, not beaten smooth.
Provided by Marion Cunningham
Categories Bread Milk/Cream Egg Breakfast Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter muffin pans. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add the egg, milk, and butter, stirring only enough to dampen the flour; the batter should not be smooth. Spoon into the muffin pans, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes each.
- Blueberry Muffins.
- Use 1/2 cup sugar. Reserve 1/4 cup of the flour, sprinkle it over 1 cup blueberries, and stir them into the batter last.
- Pecan Muffins.
- Use 1/4 cup sugar. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the batter. After filling the cups, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and more chopped nuts.
- Whole-Wheat Muffins.
- Use 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour and 1 cup white flour.
- Date or Raisin Muffins.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or 1/3 cup raisins to the batter.
- Bacon Muffins.
- Add 3 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled, to the batter.
MIX-IN MUFFINS
Finally, a muffin that is not too sweet! Customize the recipe to your tastes (or to what you have on hand) by adding fruits, chocolate chips, and nuts. Recipe from Sara's Secrets on FoodTV.
Provided by Tracy K
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line 12 (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners.
- Into a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Melt butter and in a small bowl whisk together with sour cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Stir butter mixture (and additional ingredients) into flour mixture until just combined.
- DO NOT OVERMIX!
- Handle this batter gently!
- Divide the batter among muffin cups (this batter is thick and will not run easily like other muffin batters) and bake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 145.4, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.4, Protein 3.7
ALL-STAR MUFFIN MIX
I like to keep this basic muffin recipe mix in a handy place, like the pantry or cupboard, so I can mix up muffins quickly for dinner or if a friend is stopping by for coffee. -Nancy Mackey, Madison, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen per batch.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk first 6 ingredients until well blended. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place or in the freezer up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (11 cups mix)., To prepare plain muffins: Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together egg, milk and melted butter. Add 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, stirring just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-21 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. , For Blueberry Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, folding 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries into prepared batter. , For Rhubarb-Orange Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, adding 1/3 cup orange marmalade to egg mixture and folding 3/4 cup diced fresh or frozen rhubarb into prepared batter., For Banana Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, adding 1 cup mashed ripe bananas to egg mixture. , For Cranberry-Pecan Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, tossing 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 3 tablespoons sugar with muffin mix before adding to egg mixture. , For Apricot-Cherry Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, tossing 1/2 cup each chopped dried apricots and dried cherries with muffin mix before adding to egg mixture. , For Cappuccino Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, tossing 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules with muffin mix before adding to egg mixture. , For Carrot-Raisin Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, tossing 3/4 cup shredded carrots and 1/3 cup golden raisins with muffin mix before adding to egg mixture. , For Apple-Cheese Muffins: Prepare muffins as directed, tossing 1/2 cup each shredded peeled apple and shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese with muffin mix before adding to egg mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BEST EVER MUFFINS
Start with this basic recipe, and add one of several different ingredients for a variety of different muffins.
Provided by Lori
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Savory Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk and oil. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
- Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries. Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins. Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates. Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese. Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients beforehand. This will make the baking process much smoother and quicker. Measure out all of your ingredients and have them ready to go before you start mixing.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your muffins tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly without spilling over.
- Bake the muffins at the right temperature. The temperature will vary depending on the recipe, but most muffins are baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Don't overbake the muffins. Overbaking can make them dry and crumbly. Check the muffins for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the muffins are done.
- Let the muffins cool before you eat them. This will help them to set and firm up.
Conclusion:
Mix-in muffins are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With so many different mix-in options to choose from, there's sure to be a muffin recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy baking project, try making a batch of mix-in muffins. You won't be disappointed!
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