Storage & Freezing Muffins
Most muffins freeze well. Use these tips as a guide:
Sweet or savory, the gloriously domed muffin is ingeniously designed. Slice one in half and place a creamy pat of butter to magically melt throughout. A variety of ingredients can be added to muffins for texture and flavor – try fruit, nuts, oats and chocolate. This tasty treat is perfect for breakfast, snacking or as a thoughtful welcoming gift.
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MUFFIN BAKING GUIDES
Cooling Muffins
Let muffins cool a few minutes in the pan (follow recipe directions), then carefully remove from pan to a wire cooling rack. If the muffins stick to the pan, carefully run a small flexible metal spatula or thin-bladed knife around the sides to loosen. Muffins which are cooled in the pan too long may become soggy. Most muffins taste best served warm.
Baking Tips for Muffins
Preparing Pans
Grease or lightly spray with cooking spray the bottoms only of muffin pan cups, OR line with paper or aluminum foil baking cups.
Special Equipment for Muffins
Metal muffin pans are available to make several sizes of muffins. Exact pan measurements vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Selecting Muffin Pans
Standard Muffin Pans Available in 12-and 6-cup pans, the standard muffin cup is about 2-3/4 inches in diameter and 1-1/8 inches deep and holds a scant 1/2 cup batter.
Mixing Muffin Batter
Follow instructions in your recipe. Most muffins are mixed using the following method:
