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All-Star Muffin Mix Recipe

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"I like to keep this mix in a handy place, like the pantry or cupboard, so I mix up muffins quickly for dinner or if a friend is stopping by for coffee." Nancy Mackey - Madison, Ohio

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All-Star Muffin Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 48 Servings

10 20 30

Ingredients

8 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 egg
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
FOR BANANA MUFFINS:
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
FOR BLUEBERRY MUFFINS:
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
FOR CRANBERRY-PECAN MUFFINS:
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
FOR APRICOT-CHERRY MUFFINS:
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cherries
FOR CAPPUCCINO MUFFINS:
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
FOR CARROT-RAISIN MUFFINS:
3/4 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup golden raisins
FOR APPLE-CHEESE MUFFINS:
1/2 cup shredded peeled apple
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
FOR RHUBARB-ORANGE MUFFINS:
3/4 cup diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup orange marmalade

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (11 cups).
To prepare plain muffins: Place 2-3/4 cups muffin mix in a large bowl. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-21 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.
To prepare Banana Muffins: Place 2-3/4 cups muffin mix in a large bowl. Whisk the egg, milk, butter and bananas; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Blueberry Muffins: Place 2-3/4 cups muffin mix in a large bowl. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Cranberry-Pecan Muffins: In a large bowl, combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, cranberries, pecans and sugar. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Apricot-Cherry Muffins: In a large bowl, combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, apricots and cherries. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Cappuccino Muffins: In a large bowl, combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, chocolate chips and coffee granules. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Carrot-Raisin Muffins: In a large bowl, combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, carrots and raisins. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Apple-Cheese Muffins: In a large bowl, combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, apple and cheese. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare Rhubarb-Orange Muffins: In a large bowl, combine 2-3/4 cups muffin mix, rhubarb and marmalade. Whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins. Yield: 1 dozen per batch.

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Nutritional Facts 1 plain muffin equals 208 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as All-Star Muffin Mix in Simple & Delicious March/April 2010, p41

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Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2010 by Fatnan

This is an easy recipe. It is good. We made the Apple-Cheese and the Carrot-Raisin. And they reheat easy in the microwave.

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by ojc0806

Easy great to have on hand. Made the cranberry pecan type delicious can't wait to try the rest!

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by auntdonna

I just took a batch out of the oven and they are super. I made the blueberry muffins and added some lemon zest and a tsp. of lemon juice to the batter.

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