Extra Large muffin tops?!
Extra Large muffin tops?
I just want to know if I need to add another ingredient to my recipies, because Ive tried making the muffin tops extra big (like they do in stores) but if I had more of the mixture the edges burn and they look flat not puffy and pretty... :-(
Can you help... please?
Thanks in advance
Answers:
Baking powder is usually the leavening ingredient which makes the muffins rise. Try an experiment. Make your usual recipe and scoop out 3 muffins. Add 1/8 teaspoon more baking powder and do 3 more muffins. Another 1/8 tsp and 3 more. Another 1/8 tsp and 3 more. Bake as you normally do and see if you get the results you want.
With your normal recipe you could try turning the oven down 25° and baking a little longer. This would allow the muffins to puff up a bit more before setting up.
I once saw a special baking pan just for making muffin tops. It was like a very shallow muffin pan. I know that's not what you are looking for, but thought I'd add it anyway.
Whatever you do, remember that muffin batter must not be over mixed. Just stir until all the ingredients are moistened. Too much mixing will make the muffins dense and heavy, not light and flufffy.