MuffinsMuffins

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Clairann DuncanClairann Duncan

Sizing up MuffinsSizing up Muffins

Muffins cups come in all shapes and sizes , from Muffins cups come in all shapes and sizes , from bite-size minis to standard 21/2-inch cups to bite-size minis to standard 21/2-inch cups to jumbo muffins. You will need to adjust the baking jumbo muffins. You will need to adjust the baking time according to the pan you choose. Mini time according to the pan you choose. Mini muffins will bake about 8 minutes less than muffins will bake about 8 minutes less than standard-size muffins and for jumbo muffins, standard-size muffins and for jumbo muffins, lower the oven temperature to 350 f and bake lower the oven temperature to 350 f and bake about 30 minutesabout 30 minutes

What You Will NeedWhat You Will Need

1 3/4 cups all- purpose flour1 3/4 cups all- purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon salt 1 beaten egg1 beaten egg¾ cup milk ¾ cup milk ¼ cup cooking oil¼ cup cooking oil1 recipe Streusel Topping (optional)1 recipe Streusel Topping (optional)

Cooking Tools Cooking Tools

Use the back of a wooden spoon to Use the back of a wooden spoon to make a well in the center of the flour make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Carefully pour all the liquid mixture. Carefully pour all the liquid mixture into the flour mixture.mixture into the flour mixture.

Using a wooden spoon stir the batter Using a wooden spoon stir the batter just until the ingredients are just until the ingredients are moistened. Over mixing the batter moistened. Over mixing the batter can cause peaks, tunnels, and a can cause peaks, tunnels, and a tough texture.tough texture.

First Things FirstFirst Things First

Prep minutes : 10 minutes Prep minutes : 10 minutes Bake: 18 minutesBake: 18 minutesOven: 400 fOven: 400 fMakes: 12 muffinsMakes: 12 muffins

InstructionsInstructions

Grease twelve 2 1/2 – inch muffin cups Grease twelve 2 1/2 – inch muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; set aside.or line with paper bake cups; set aside.

In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking power, and salt. Make a well in baking power, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set asidecenter of flour mixture; set aside

In another bowl combine egg, milk, and In another bowl combine egg, milk, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture.mixture.

Instruction ContinuedInstruction Continued

Stir just until moistened (batter Stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy)should be lumpy)

Spoon batter into prepared muffin Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. If cups, filling each two-thirds full. If desired, sprinkle streusel topping desired, sprinkle streusel topping over muffin batter in cups.over muffin batter in cups.

It’s Baking TimeIt’s Baking Time

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 18 to Bake in a 400 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and a 20 minutes or until golden and a wooden toothpick inserted in centers wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minon a wire rack for 5 min

Streusel ToppingStreusel Topping

Combine 3 tablespoons all purpose Combine 3 tablespoons all purpose flour, flour,

3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cinnamonCut in 2 tablespoons butter until Cut in 2 tablespoons butter until

misture resembles coarse crumbsmisture resembles coarse crumbsStir in 2 tablespoons chopped nutsStir in 2 tablespoons chopped nuts

Time To EatTime To Eat

Remove from muffin cups; and serve Remove from muffin cups; and serve warmwarm