CORNMEAL-MOLASSES MUFFINS

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These muffins are a nod to two traditional New England specialties, Anadama bread and Indian pudding, both of which are primarily made with cornmeal and molasses.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 regular muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

Vegetable oil or pan spray, for greasing
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1/2 cup smooth applesauce
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 large eggs
1 stick unsalted butter, melted (8 tablespoons)
1/4 to 1/3 cup toasted oats for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut parchment paper into twelve 5-by-5-inch squares. Lightly grease the inside of a 12-cup muffin tin. Center a square of parchment paper over 1 of the cups and use your fingers to press the parchment into the cup, so that it sticks to the sides and bottom. Crease the paper as needed to fit and repeat with the remaining parchment (regular muffin liners work just as well but the parchment looks pretty).
  • Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, applesauce, molasses, orange zest, eggs and butter in a separate small bowl.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined (don't fret if the batter is lumpy, this means your batter isn't over-mixed).
  • Fill each liner almost to the top of the tin (an ice-cream scoop lightly greased with nonstick spray will help). Sprinkle each muffin with the toasted oats.
  • Bake, rotating about halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean and the tops are just slightly puffed and spring back when touched, 20 to 24 minutes. Let rest in the hot muffin pan 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool 30 minutes. Store the cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Jerry Burch
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These muffins are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Anu Shah
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These muffins are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I grated a carrot into the batter and they didn't even notice!


Bubble • 15 years ago {edited}
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I'm not a fan of molasses, so I substituted maple syrup in this recipe. The muffins turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, with a hint of maple.


Jagat Chhetri
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I added some chopped walnuts to these muffins and they were delicious! The walnuts added a nice crunch and extra flavor.


Liu Wei
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These muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Saiful Mallik
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I made these muffins with whole wheat flour and they were still really good! They were a bit denser than the muffins made with white flour, but they were still moist and flavorful.


Chris Herandez
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These muffins were a great way to use up some leftover cornmeal. They were quick and easy to make, and they turned out delicious.


Samuel Desalegn
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I loved the texture of these muffins! They were moist and fluffy, with a slightly crunchy exterior.


Steven Torres Rosario
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my muffins turned out really dry. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Umar Goli (Golistar)
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These muffins were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


yeet king
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I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The molasses flavor was subtle and it complemented the cornmeal perfectly.


Nonhleh Nonhle
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These muffins are the perfect fall treat! The molasses and spices give them a warm and cozy flavor.


Md Emon Rayhan Facebook
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I made these muffins for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


My Raja
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These muffins were easy to make and they tasted great! I especially liked the crunchy crumb topping.


Malki Malki
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my muffins didn't turn out as good as the ones in the pictures. They were a bit too dense and dry.


Thilanka Lakshan
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These muffins were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and they didn't have much flavor.


N. Tuvshinzaya
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I was a bit skeptical about these muffins at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were moist and fluffy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. The molasses gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Usrat Ahmed
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These muffins were delicious! The molasses gave them a lovely flavor, and the cornmeal added a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.


sourov khan
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I've made these muffins several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Zack Barndt
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These cornmeal molasses muffins were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. I loved the crunchy crumb topping, and the muffins held their shape well after baking.