Muffin
A small, individual quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan, made from a batter leavened with baking powder or soda.
- Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
- United States
American muffins usually use the muffin method: dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another, then the two are stirred together just until combined. A lumpy batter is normal, and overmixing makes muffins tough with tunnels inside.
Starting the bake hot, around 400 to 425°F (205 to 220°C) for the first few minutes, helps muffins rise into tall, domed tops.
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Wilton 12-Cup Muffin PanDomed tops and easy release, cup after cup.See it on Amazon
Stainless Cookie ScoopSame-size portions that bake evenly, every time.See it on Amazon
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Muffin (Q207220), Wikidata