Muffins

The muffin method is a method of making

• muffins
• quick breads
• yeast breads
• biscuits

The challenge with the uffin method is to

• mixing long enough
• making a smooth batter
• avoid overmixing
• avoid undermixing

Beating muffin ingredients can lead to

• a chewy, heavy texture
• tunnels or air spaces
• peaks on top
• All of these

What is the first step in the muffin method?

• measure ingredients
  measure ingredients
• Mix dry ingredients
• Mix liquid ingredients
• Make a well

What is the second step in the muffin method?

• Mix dry ingredients
• Mix liquid ingredients
  Mix liquid ingredients
• Make a well
• Poour and fold

What is the fourth step in the muffin method?

• Mix dry ingredients
• Mix liquid ingredients
• Make a well
• Pour and fold

What is to "fold"?

• Gently lift ingredients from the bottom to the top.
• Stir all ingredients quickly
• Beat the ingredients
• Whip the ingredients

Prepare the muffin tin by

• line with paper cupps
• spray with oil
• spray with oil, then dust with flour
• Line bottom with parchment paper

Fill muffin tins no more than _______________

• two-thirds full
• half full
• full to the top
• three quarters full

A well-made muffin has a ______________ shape and is fine, light and tender on the inside

• Symmetrical
• Peaked 
• concave
• Non-symmetrical