1 1/3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, preferably aluminum-free 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup whole or lowfat milk 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 1/3 cup mixed: half fresh orange juice, half Grand Marnier 1….

1/2 cup melted and cooled unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 eggs beaten 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups chopped apples 2 tablespoons milk or cream cream butter and sugar, add vanilla and eggs Stir…

Pecan Streusel 3/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Batter 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup oil 1 cup light brown sugar packed 2 eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour…

3 large ripe bananas 3/4 cup sugar, I cut the sugar to 1/4 cup 1 egg 1/3 cup melted butter 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups flour I used 1 cup AP flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour mash bananas add sugar and egg, mix gently, add…

Vegetable oil or cooking spray for the pan or paper muffin liners. 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. table salt 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 1 cup milk,any percent you have at room temperature 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt, at…

It may not be a holiday, but gardeners everywhere are celebrating Zucchini and other summer squashes that are abundant in backyard gardens. Makes 10 large muffins Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium) I used 1 yellow…

You know those oatmeal muffins that you probably serve to everyone, for breakfasts, mid morning snack, afternoon snack, evening snack, etc…. This morning I tried Cook’s Illustrated toasted oatmeal muffins, knowing that any recipe they put out is, they believe, the best one ever. I read through it and became intrigued. The goal of the…

Mini muffins for finicky toddlers 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup butter, melted (you could also use olive oil) 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup grated…

Delicious muffins bursting with apple pieces, these are perfect! Never use electric beaters when mixing muffin batter. 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs beaten 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 3 cups chopped apples…

Orange and Pineapple Muffins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Toast the pecans for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool and then chop into small pieces. Grease or spray with Pam miniature muffin tins or mini-fluted muffin tins. Set…

Strawberry-Banana Muffins  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Position rack in center of oven. Line the muffin pan with paper liners or grease with butter or a vegetable spray. Set aside. Place the two bananas in a food processor or blender and puree. You will end up with about 1 cup (240…

This is the Rolls-Royce of bran muffin recipes. 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup bran cereal In a…

Makes 18 muffins Bake: 18 minutes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (1-1/3 cups) 1-1/4 cups finely shredded carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (juice pack), undrained 2/3 cup cooking…

The flavors of the cream cheese and the preserves work really well together. Makes 12 buns · BUN: · 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour · 1 teaspoon baking powder · 1 teaspoon baking soda · 1/4 teaspoon salt · 1/2 pound (one 8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened · 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened…

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup grated parsnips 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dark raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped 2 large eggs 1 cup…

1/4 cup butter or Margarine 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg beaten 1 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups chopped apples, 1 tablespoon milk. cream together Sugar and margarine, add vanilla and beaten egg. Stir together dry…

3 cups Blueberries 3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup milk. Mix dry ingredients together, mix together the egg, oil and milk, Add Liquid ingredients to dry, stirring only to moisten. This makes a tender muffin. fold in blueberries….

Date-Nut Bran Muffins 2 C. All-Bran 1 C. crushed Shredded Wheat 1 C. boiling water 2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour 2 C. sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 2 C. buttermilk 1/2 C. vegetable oil 1 C. shopped dates 1 C. raisins 1 C. chopped walnuts In a bowl, combine…

fresh peaches make this muffin, which is as delicate as a coffeecake. Each crumb is absolutely fabulous! A wonderful way to use August peaches. Almond Crunch Streusel Crunch 3/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Batter 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup oil…