Muffins muffins muffins

mumoftwo

CCStar wrote: »

I do mine in the breadmaker, then cut into squares once cooked

Is that on the cake setting? That sounds like a great idea... Please let us know how you do it!!

thriftlady_2

nic82 wrote: »

Sorry, I think this is probably a stupid question, but is a muffin tin different to a normal bun tin?

I guess perhaps a muffin tins "sections" are deeper? If so, maybe I could just make smaller versions, as all I have is one bun tin

You do really need a muffin tin, which as you say are much deeper than bun tins. Muffins need a lot of room If you have paper muffin cases you might get away with using a bun tin as the case will help support the muffin.

I sometimes make a muffin cake in a tray bake tin and cut into squares, but you need to give it a bit longer in the oven.

I know people love their bread makers:) but really, what is the advantage of mixing muffins in a breadmaker ? One of the keys to successful muffins is not overmixing the ingredients or they won't rise properly. Surely a BM beats the hell out of them I'd find a mixing bowl quicker to wash up than the pan from a BM too.

vfairbrass

thriftlady wrote: »

You do really need a muffin tin, which as you say are much deeper than bun tins. Muffins need a lot of room If you have paper muffin cases you might get away with using a bun tin as the case will help support the muffin.

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I've probably posted this before but I avoided buying a muffin tin by making my own moulds from strips of card (cereal boxes) and tin foil. Strip of card 1.5 inch by 9 inch, bend into a circle and staple, cover with tin foil. I made 18 of these to start with and they have lasted for ages. Just put however many I want onto a baking tray, pop the muffin case (I used Supercook muffin cases from Sainsburys) inside and fill with mixture. Works a treat.
Valerie

janeawej

mel123 glad you liked them i am going to try your idea!

Thanks vfairbrass that sounds a good idea i might try it as i only have one 6 muffin tin and with 6 of us that dosent go far!!

Tartan_Mum

I'm sure this is a v silly question but here goes....

I really want to try making these muffins. I have the muffin tin to go in the oven but don't have paper muffin cases. I assume I need both or do you put the mixture straight into the tin?

I told you it was a silly question...

debtworrier

thriftlady wrote: »

You do really need a muffin tin, which as you say are much deeper than bun tins. Muffins need a lot of room If you have paper muffin cases you might get away with using a bun tin as the case will help support the muffin.

I sometimes make a muffin cake in a tray bake tin and cut into squares, but you need to give it a bit longer in the oven.

I know people love their bread makers:) but really, what is the advantage of mixing muffins in a breadmaker ? One of the keys to successful muffins is not overmixing the ingredients or they won't rise properly. Surely a BM beats the hell out of them I'd find a mixing bowl quicker to wash up than the pan from a BM too.

In my case the advantage would be not having to use my lousy electric oven, which takes forever to heat up and costs a fortune to run!

I've actually been wondering if these muffins could be made in the microwave?

bigpaws23

Tartan_Mum wrote: »

I'm sure this is a v silly question but here goes....

I really want to try making these muffins. I have the muffin tin to go in the oven but don't have paper muffin cases. I assume I need both or do you put the mixture straight into the tin?

I told you it was a silly question...

not a silly question at all. you don't need the cases if you grease the tins or have non stick ones
Better for the environment and saves you money

Enjoy!
Bigpaws x

thriftlady_2

bigpaws23 wrote: »

not a silly question at all. you don't need the cases if you grease the tins or have non stick ones
Better for the environment and saves you money

Enjoy!
Bigpaws x

Also, if you don't use cases (I brush the cups with oil) you don't lose half your muffin when it sticks to the paper case

JAMIEDODGER

hi all,

I really like the idea of making muffins to have for brekkie:)

I have looked on the recipe index but am a bit confused, some have baking powder and plain flour, didnt know if i could use SR flour instead? And it seems that lots have different ingredients depending on the overall 'flavour' or the muffin.

Has anyone a tried and tested failproof basic recipe that i can just change the main ingredient ie: banana, blueberry, raspberry etc?

thanks:D

Pooky

The one I use all the time and never fail with is.....


300gm s/r flour
150gms sugar (preferably soft brown or caster)
1 medium egg
175mls milk (supposed to be buttermilk - I use semi skimmed)
125 mls veg oil

That's the basic mix - to which I normall add around 200 gms of fruit.

Sieve the flour, add the sugar and fruit. Mix egg, milk and oil and add to flour/fruit/sugar, stir but don't get rid of too many lumps.

Bake 190/gas 5 for about 20-25 mins - cool on rack or they'll go soggy.

These freeze really well too.

HTH