Mostly Muffins: Quick and Easy Recipes for Over 75 Delicious Muffins and Spreads
by Barbara Albright, Leslie Weiner
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Author: Barbara Albright, Leslie WeinerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1984-11-15
ISBN: 0312549164
Number of pages: 112
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Book Review: Great Introduction to Baking Muffins
Summary: 5 Stars
Many people I know turn out some tasty meals in the kitchen, but shudder with dread when the subject of baking is introduced. Muffins are a perfect way to overcome the fear of tackling baked goods and this little book makes an excellent guide.
The recipes are organized by category -- sweet or savory -- with subdivisions in sweet such as fresh fruit/vegetable, dried fruit/nut, and grain. In addition there is a short section of recipes for spreads to accompany the muffins.
Most of the recipes are simple and can be made -- from the mixing of dry and wet ingredients to the completion of baking -- in under an hour. Basic equipment such as measuring spoons and cups, mixing bowls, and muffin pans are all you need for the majority of recipes. Only a few recipes (mostly spreads) require a mixer or food processor. The basic technique, as explained by the authors, is to mix the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls, make a well in the dry, and stir the wet into the dry. They emphasize that you should not over mix the ingredients for the best results.
The recipes are very forgiving. When I went to make my first batch -- Apple Bran Muffins -- I was unable to obtain two ingredients listed in the recipe: plain yogurt (if you can believe that) and bran morsels. No problem. Since vanilla was used in the recipe, I simply purchased vanilla yogurt and substituted rolled oats for the bran. They turned out delicious even though I had to substitute one of the key ingredients. Also in this particular recipe, you can increase the dark brown sugar from 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup for a slightly sweeter muffin without a problem.
In addition to the Apple Bran, I can recommend the Ginger Pear, Hazelnut, Maple Walnut, and Cappuccino Chip muffins from the sweet category. From the savory recipes try the Ham and Cheese or Sausage and Apple muffins. If you are fond of Boursin cheese with herbs, you will love the Boursin cheese muffins. They are perfect as an hors d'oeuvre or with a crisp green salad.
As a great way to starting baking in general and muffins in particular, I give this book a five-star recommendation.
Summary of Mostly Muffins: Quick and Easy Recipes for Over 75 Delicious Muffins and Spreads
In this yummy book Barbara Albright and Leslie Weiner present more than 75 mouth-watering recipes guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning muffin-lover's taste. Included are:
-Sweet muffins: blueberry, chocolate chip, papaya cashew, marzipan raspberry muffins
-Savory muffins: beer cheese, Irish soda bread, pepperoni pizza muffins
-Spread: lemon glaze, nutted-cheese spread, tahini peanut-butter spread
Plus many, many more. There's even a special section on creating your own muffins! Everyone knows there's nothing like hot, homemade muffins, so get cooking...and bon appetit!
-Sweet muffins: blueberry, chocolate chip, papaya cashew, marzipan raspberry muffins
-Savory muffins: beer cheese, Irish soda bread, pepperoni pizza muffins
-Spread: lemon glaze, nutted-cheese spread, tahini peanut-butter spread
Plus many, many more. There's even a special section on creating your own muffins! Everyone knows there's nothing like hot, homemade muffins, so get cooking...and bon appetit!
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