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Muffin Basics

Muffin Tins should be filled about 2/3 full. This gives a nice balance of tops and bottoms. Overfilling can result in muffins flowing over the top of the pan. It makes it hard to get the muffins out and can be a mess to clean.

If your oven has a top brown element, that will help give your muffins a crispy upper crust. Be advised, a gas oven with a Broiler on top can turn your muffins into charcoal in a couple of minutes.

Baking times on the bag are suggestions and as ovens vary, so will the correct time. You can test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. When the toothpick comes out clean, the muffins are ready.

Variations

Sara's Wholesome Muffins are delicious by themselves, but don't let that stop you from dressing them up a bit.You can add up to ½ cup of fruits nuts or whatever to the contents of one bag to create your own sensations. Some of our favorite combinations are

Corn with Blueberry

Bran with Chocolate Chips

Bran with Raisins

Bran with Craisins

Banana Muffins- one mashed ripe (or overripe) banana added to the mix.

Reduced Fat- You can safely leave out ½ the recommended amount of oil. The muffin will be a bit less springy than usual, but, hey, it wouldn't be a diet if you didn't give up something. Or use applesauce instead of oil and give up nothing.