Monthly Archives: June 2011

From wheat to flour, from flour to muffins

What’s the one thing almost every muffin has in common? Flour. You can make a muffin with or without fruit, with or without nuts, without sugar, without fat, without eggs (a vegan egg substitute that uses ingredients such as flax … Continue reading

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Make muffins that get some respect

I was looking through a cookbook on baking the other day, searching for ideas for: dessert for that night, or issues and ideas related to muffins to blog about. There were cakes, cupcakes, tortes, cookies, quick breads, even candies.  No … Continue reading

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Not a bran new idea, but a healthy one

The current state of the muffin (wildly popular) is due mainly to three factors, one of which is the discovery that bran is really good for you. First, research and development made it possible for muffins to stay moist and … Continue reading

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Dressing up your muffins

I think it’s a good notion to dress up your muffins now and then.  First, it’s fun and creative, which is good for the spirit.  But just as important, more intense flavors can also help prevent you from getting bored … Continue reading

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