209889 savory cheese scallion muffins america kitchen Recipes

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.

muffins, sweet melissa baking book, muffins, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper (doubled this), sugar, unsalted butter, melted, eggs, heavy cream, room temperature, whole milk, room temperature, shredded sharp cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese.examples feta, pepper jack, chopped caramelized onions (+ 1 tsp finely chopped garlic ) garlic is optional, chopped fresh sage

eggs, melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, corn muffin mix, frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained, chopped scallion (optional)

unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, mustard powder, beer, half-and-half, grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese, horseradish, ground beef , preferably chuck, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, vegetable oil, for the grill, poppy seed rolls, split, tomato slices, for topping, chopped fresh chives

baked tortilla chips , 2 1/2 oz, egg whites, eggs, skim milk, ancho chili powder, freshly ground black pepper, mild chopped green chiles, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish, shredded sharp cheddar cheese , about 2 oz, shredded pepper jack cheese , about 2 oz, prepared green salsa verde, reduced-fat sour cream , optional

bacon, chopped, fruitcake (about 11/4 lb), all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature, cream cheese, at room temperature, chopped chives, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper

eight 1/2-inch thick slices country-style sourdough bread, monterey jack , farmhouse cheddar, gruyere, or imported swiss cheese, thinly sliced, unsalted butter, add ins: (choose 1), smoked bacon, cooked and broken into 1-inch pieces, vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced , and drained on paper towels for 5 minutes, baked ham, copyright 2001 television food network , g.p. all rights reserved

thick) slices country-style sourdough bread, monterey jack , farmhouse cheddar, gruyere, or imported swiss cheese, thinly sliced, unsalted butter, smoked bacon, cooked and broken into 1-inch pieces, vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced , and drained on paper towels for 5 minutes, or, baked ham

milk, fresh thyme, bay leaf, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, room temperature, grated parmesan , plus for ramekins, kosher salt , plus a pinch, cayenne pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, egg whites, room temperature, a few drops freshly squeezed lemon juice , or vinegar, or a pinch cream of tartar, lightly packed coarsely grated full-flavored cheese like gouda , gruyere, or fontina (about 2 oz), special equipment : 4 (6-oz) ramekins

eggs, cooked potatoes (baked or boiled) cooled, freshly grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter, melted, sliced fresh chives, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, grated nutmeg, cayenne, kosher salt , plus more as needed, freshly ground black pepper, gorgonzola, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, italian-style bread crumbs, vegetable oil, for frying

cheese (preferably mild cheddar) or combination of , grated on large holes of box grater (about 3/4 cup), white bread , such as pepperidge farm toasting white, butter (preferably salted), melted

tomatoes , cut into thick slices, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, thick slices white sandwich bread, toasted, prepared baked beans, warmed and drained, worcestershire sauce, grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 6 oz), scallions, chopped

bacon, diced, onion, finely chopped, chili powder, ground cumin, ketchup, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes, chipotle hot sauce, plus more for serving (optional), vegetable oil, for the grill, foot-long hot dogs, soft hoagie rolls , split open, pepper jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), sliced scallions and/or sour cream for topping (optional)

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, dry mustard, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, milk, vegetable oil, honey, eggs, deli ham, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups), shredded gruyere cheese, lightly packed (about 3 oz), diced (about 1/4-inch) havarti or gruyere cheese (about 2 oz), scallions, chopped

scallions (white and green parts), sliced, sour cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

eggs, cayenne pepper, ham, chopped, muenster cheese, grated, extra-virgin olive oil, scallions , cut into 2-inch pieces, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tomato, cut into wedges, white wine vinegar, sugar, mesclun greens (about 4 cups), head escarole , torn, or 1 bunch dandelion greens, trimmed

sugar, active dry yeast, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, fine salt, grated gouda or fontina cheese (about 6 oz), green bell pepper, thinly sliced, scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated, loosely packed baby spinach, sea salt or kosher salt

russet potatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, boneless top sirloin steak (about 1 1/2 inches thick ), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, soft blue cheese (about 3/4 cup), sour cream, chopped fresh parsley , chives and/or scallions, shallot, sliced , or 2 tbsp diced red onion, ruby port or red wine, low-sodium beef broth, cold unsalted butter