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muffin pans, a special metal baking pan , sometimes referred to as a muffin tin, with 6 or 12 cup-shaped depressions. most often this pan is made from aluminum., muffin cups are, standard muffin cup is about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and holds 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter., giant or texas-size muffin cup is about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and holds 5/8 cup batter., muffin cup is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and holds 1/8 cup or 2 tbsp batter., muffin-top cup is about 4 inches in diameter but are only 1/2 inch deep ., substituting a different size muffin cup, substitute another size muffin cup for original size listed in recipe. if substituting a larger size muffin cup the recipe will yield fewer muffins and if using smaller size muffin cup the recipe will yield more muffins. the bake time will be changed also. bake a larger muffin longer than the original time and smaller muffins a shorter time., tips on baking muffins, grease muffin cups by spraying each cup with no stick cooking spray or using a paper towel dipped in shortening to grease each cup., use paper liners in muffin cups for easy clean-up., if muffin cups are filled more than 3/4 full the muffins will have flat, flying saucer tops. if sufficient room is not allowed for muffins to expand before reaching the top of the cup the muffin will flatten on top., if some muffin cups will remain empty during baking , put 2 to 3 tbsp water in the unused muffin cups to keep the pan from warping., if baked muffins stick to the bottom of the muffin cup, place hot muffin pan on a wet towel for about two minutes., source : land o lakes, all about muffins, are you eating muffins or cupcakes, hot breads are always a hit and muffins are 1 of the easiest to make. they are more quickly and easily made than biscuits and no kneading, rolling or cutting is required. they can be a savory, last minute dinner muffin or a sweet delicious breakfast muffin. made using whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, bran, honey, fruits and nuts they can be very nutritious. but like the healthy granola craze which turned into candy bars, muffins also can quickly turn into cupcakes. eating cupcakes for breakfast is your choice, but don tsp tell yourself you are eating healthy breakfast muffins. a recent magazine article revealed some muffins available in new york delicatessens were claimed to be low fat, but actually contained up to 23 g of fat. that s more fat than two egg mcmuffins., what is the difference between muffins and cupcakes, some say cupcakes have frosting. a basic formula for muffins is 2 cups flour, 2-4 tbsp sugar, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 egg, 1/4 cup oil, shortening or butter, 1 cup milk. when the fat, sugar and egg ratio in a recipe reaches double or more than this, you have reached the cake level., other technical difference between muffins and cupcakes, method of cooking is different for muffins and cupcakes. the muffin method is by far the fastest and easiest. flour, sugar, baking powder and salt (all the dry ingredients) are mixed together. this is where the leavening can be uniformly dispersed into the flour. sugar is mixed with the flour to prevent the flour from lumping when combined with the wet ingredients., making and baking muffins, in a large bowl, oil (or melted butter) and egg are beaten together to form an emulsion to disperse the fat more uniformly. then the milk is stirred in. this much mixing can be done ahead and held. the two are combined just before baking., combine, cut and fold liquid into the dry ingredients. mix only to combine. batter will be lumpy but no pockets of dry ingredients should remain. the general rule is only 12 strokes., bake as soon as it s mixed. when filling cups, do not mix batter between scoops. excessive mixing causes loss of leavening., cake method for making muffins, sometimes muffins are made using the cake method , i.e. cream the fat and sugar, add eggs, add the dry ingredients and milk alternately. this is more time consuming but produces a lighter, more tender, cake-like muffin., perfect muffin, perfect muffin has a thin brown crust , a slightly rounded top with a pebbled appearance and a moist, even interior. there should be no peaks, no tunnels which are usually caused by excessive mixing and too much liquid (muffin batter should not be fluid)., more leavening is not better, just because a recipe is in print does not mean that it is in balance. a guide for leavening 2 cups of flour in a recipe is either 2 1/2 tsp double acting baking powder, or 4 tsp fast acting baking powder, or 1/2 tsp soda plus 1 cup buttermilk (for the acid) and 1 1/4 tsp baking powder. excess baking powder and soda taste bitter., here are a few tips for altering muffin recipes, substitute 2 egg whites for 1 egg in the recipe. if these are stiffly beaten and folded in at the end it will produce a lighter muffin with less fat., use non-fat milk instead of whole milk ., use salad oil in place of butter. in place of the fat in the recipe , use 1-fourth of the oil and replace the other three-fourths with fruit puree such as applesauce. jars of baby food fruits provide a quick choice of purees other than apple. adding non-gluten grain products (bran, germ, oatmeal, corn meal) for part of the flour makes a more tender muffin., create your own taste sensations, begin with the basic formula and change 1/2 cup of the flour to corn meal, bran, wheat germ, rye, oatmeal or leftover cooked cereal. add 1/2 to 1 cup chopped apple, dates, prunes, raisins, apricots, figs, blueberries, cranberries, cheese, nuts., make your favorite muffin mixes by measuring the dry ingredients twice (or more ) into two separate bowls. use 1 and package 1 with the list of wet ingredients to be added when mixing at a later date.

crimson cranberry salad, cranberries, water, sugar, cherry jello, cold water, seedless white grapes (cut into halves), crushed pineapple, chopped celery, milk, marshmallows, cottage cheese, cream, low calorie topping: (alternate topping , does not set as well), cool whip (fat free), carton 24oz. of cottage cheese (bet in blender until smooth), cream cheese, sugar

vegetable oil - we use soy oil, honey-sweet syrup (see my recipe) - alternately brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup, water, rolled oats - optionally toasted (see link ), dried fruits , nuts, seeds

ingredients for baked latkes, olive oil, divided, idaho , russet, yukon gold or red new potatoes (2 lb./1 kg.), onion, garlic , if desired (or 1/8 tsp. powder), fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried dill), if desired, eggs, lightly beaten, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper

cream cheese at room temperature, sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, egg yolks, pure vanilla extract, heavy cream, boiling water as needed, thirty to forty 8-inch lollipop sticks, vegetable shortening, note: white chocolate is harder to use this way, but not impossible), assorted decorations such as chopped nuts , colored jimmies, crushed peppermints, mini chocolate chips, sanding sugars, dragees) - optional

wonderful country caramel glazed pear cake, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, beaten, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, reserved pear syrup, raisins, pears, diced, walnuts, cream together butter and sugars until light., blend in eggs and vanilla., sift together all dry ingredients and add to butter mixture alternately, pear syrup ., stir in pears , raisins and nuts., pour mixture into greased 9 x13 pan ., bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. while still warm spread with caramel glaze., caramel glaze, brown sugar, butter, pear syrup, powdered sugar, bring sugar , butter and syrup to boil. stir in powdered sugar and spread on cake.

country applesauce cake, cake, butter , margarine or shortening, sugar, brown sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, applesauce, raisins (softened and drained ), chopped walnuts or pecans, cream cheese frosting, softened cream cheese (note : a butter frosting could be used instead of cream cheese)., softened butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, powdered sugar, cake : in a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, margarine or shortening for 30 seconds., add the sugars and egg; beat until combined., stir together the flour , baking powder, baking soda and spices., add flour mixture alternately with applesauce to butter mixture., stir in raisins and nuts., pour batter into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan , spreading evenly., bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean., cool in pan on wire rack ., cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese , butter and vanilla until light and fluffy., gradually beat in powdered sugar to make a spreadable frosting.

unflavored gelatin, cold coffee, hot coffee, sugar, vanilla or irish whiskey (alternative), garnish: sweet cream or whipped cream

sliced fresh peaches , placed in bottom of 8 x 8 x2 inch pan., pour the following batter over peaches ., batter, sugar, milk, butter, salt, baking powder, flour, combine sugar and butter., add other dry ingredients , alternately with milk., spread over fruit .

gluten-free high-protein flour blend, coconut flour, milk powder of choice or darifree non-dairy powdered milk alternative, salt, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, agar or gelatin, egg, honey or agave nectar, unsweetened applesauce, room temperature, light olive oil or melted butter + extra for brushing, cider vinegar, seltzer water, room temperature, tip to make yeast rolls , simply replace the baking powder and baking soda with 2 packages instant dry yeast and let the rolls rise for 20 to 30 minutes prior to baking., high-protein flour blend, this nutritious blend works best in baked goods that require elasticity , such as wraps and pie crusts., bean flour (your choice), chickpea flour or soy flour, arrowroot starch , cornstarch or potato starch, tapioca starch/flour, white or brown rice flour

buttermilk spice doughnuts, sugar, eggs; well beaten, soft shortening, flour, ts baking powder, ts baking soda, ts salt, ts nutmeg, buttermilk, gradually add sugar to eggs, beating well after, addition. beat in shortening. sift together, dry ingredients. add to sugar mixture alternately, buttermilk , mixing well after each addition., chill dough. turn dough onto floured pastry cloth, board. knead 3-4 times to form a ball. cut in, half. roll each half about 1/3 thick and cut with, a sharp cutter. fry in hot fat .

active dry yeast, warm water, milk, scalded ( i use soymilk), sugar, shortening ( i use non hydrogenated ), salt ( i use original no , sodium free alternative), cold water, all- purpose flour ( i use bread flour)

egg (or substitute), water, orange juice concentrate, vegetable oil, ground cardamom, honey, cooked quinoa, whole wheat pastry flour (for wheat- free alternative substitute rice flour or other gluten free flour), baking powder, sea salt

boil-in-a-bag rice, boneless skinless chicken, cream of chicken soup, season salt to taste, alternate : instead of cream of chicken, you can use, chicken broth, enough cornstarch to thicken the dish

cremini or baby belle mushroom (half sliced and the rest in a fine dice), diced onion, diced green pepper, garlic minced, grated parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts - drained and coarsely chopped, heavy cream (has to be , not half and half), butter, corn starch mixed in 1/4 cup cold water, salt and pepper to taste, frozen steamer green beans, traditional - can of french fried onions, alternative - 1/4 cup parmesan mixed with 1/4 cup bread crumbs.

head cauliflower or 1 lb bag of frozen cauliflower, chicken broth or water, butter (if you are dairy intolerant, you can substitute goat or dairy free alternative), salt and pepper to taste

cake, white cake mix , with pudding, water, oil, egg whites, lemon pie filling (15.75 oz), lemon creme frosting or any lemon frosting, cool whip, thawed, alternate topping, if you can tsp find the lemon frosting (which i can tsp anymore), use vanilla frosting and some of the lemon pie filling (there should be some left) with the cool whip....it works great

cake batter, butter, sugar, cream cheese, all-purpose flour , sifted, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, buttermilk, cream together sugar , butter and cream cheese, add eggs, blending well after each egg. blend flour , baking powder, and, salt alternately with buttermilk, blend in vanilla extract. pour, into three prepared cake pans. bake in a preheated oven at 350, degrees for 30 minutes or till toothpick come out clean. turn, layer out of pans to cool completely before frosting., cream cheese filling;( optional,but very good !), sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, blend cream cheese and sugar together well then add vanilla, caramel frosting, butter, brown sugar, whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, melt butter in saucepan , add brown sugar, cook over low heat, stirring constantly , until sugar dissolves.(do not boil). remove, heat, stir in whipping cream . and powdered sugar and, vanilla. beat at high speed with electric mixture until frosting, is spreading consistency, (can double recipe ), note -can make cake in tube pan and use icing on top