Muffins are a popular treats sold at bakeries and grocery stores and can cost up to $2.00. Making your own baked goods can save you money and be a fun project for your kids. Muffins can be made in a myriad of flavors. From zucchini, carrot, blueberry, coconut, chocolate and corn, the flavor possibilities are unlimited. For some, the muffin tins itself, is the desired object and are meant for a decorative accent. In a country or rustic themed kitchen, antique or decorative muffin tins can be hung for effect. Muffin tins come in various materials. Depending on your baking needs, you will need to narrow down the material the muffin tin is made of.
Determine what you want from your muffin tin before purchasing. Is the muffin tin for decoration or are you going to be baking with it?
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Purchase a copper muffin tin if you want a decorative tin to hang in your kitchen or pantry. Copper is not practical to cook with since frequent polishing may be needed. Antique muffin tins can be found in garage sales or country stores in rural communities. Expensive high end muffin tins can be found in exclusive cooking stores.
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Buy a silicone muffin tin if you are looking for the latest in non-stick baking technology. They come in many colors and can withstand the heat of an oven. Batter and burnt bits brush off the silicone molds with ease. These molds can cost up to $30 per tin, but on sale, the average tin will cost $12. Cleaning can be an issue. Getting the crumbs out of the corners can be a challenge if washing by hand, but a dishwasher is best to get this muffin tin clean.
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Purchase a steel muffin tin with non-stick coating if you are looking for ease of cleaning and affordability.
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Purchase a muffin top pan if you are looking to make only the muffin tops. Many people want to forgo the soft muffin body and head straight for the crunchy muffin top. Popularized by the sitcom Seinfeld, these muffin tins create a fun and tasty novelty treat.Also mini muffin tins are perfect for those looking for bite sized muffins.. They usually have twenty-four holes and require you to purchase special sized cupcake papers.
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Mini muffin tins are perfect for those looking for two-bite sized muffins or cupcakes. They usually have twenty-four holes and require you to purchase special sized cupcake papers.
Tips & Warnings
Even non-stick tins may need cupcake papers for easy removal of the baked muffin or cupcake.
If you purchase an inexpensive decorative tin and want to bake with it, make sure there is no lead in your muffin tin. Lead detection kits can be purchased at home supply stores.
Silicone rubber muffin pans are ideal baking instruments for muffins and cupcakes without paper liners, and their flexibility and ability to withstand...
