How to Make Microwavable Muffins Moist

A fresh muffin.

Muffins are a fast, easy breakfast that can be grabbed on-the-go. To save baking time, some people opt to make homemade muffins in the microwave. However, it can be a challenge to make sure that the muffins do not become too dry. Learn how to make moist, microwavable muffins for a tasty breakfast treat.

Things You'll Need

• Microwave-safe muffin pan
• Paper muffin liners
• Muffin batter
• Clean kitchen towel
• Toothpick

Instructions

1. Mix up the muffin batter according to the recipe. Line a pan with muffin liners and fill each muffin 2/3 full with batter.

2. Place a kitchen towel over the muffin pan and place it in the microwave.

3. Set the microwave to bake at 60 to 70-percent power. To bake six muffins, set the microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Rotate the muffin pan at the half-way point.

4. Allow the muffins to stand for several minutes after baking--they will continue to cook. Check the muffins to see if they are done by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If the toothpick comes out clean, the muffins are done. If the toothpick is covered in moist batter, the muffins are not done. Return the muffins to the microwave, cover them with a kitchen towel and cook for another 20 seconds. Let the muffins sit, then check them with the toothpick.

Tips & Warnings

• If you cook the muffins in the microwave until they are set inside, they will continue to cook during the standing time and will become overcooked and dry.

References

• Microwave Muffins