Butter Muffin Mix Recipe

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Lois Stiteley from Sun City West, Arizona uses a basic muffin mix to create both sweet and savory treats. The mild almond and apricot muffins are great for breakfast, while the savory beef and onion muffins make a nice dinner accompaniment.

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Butter Muffin Mix Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

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Ingredients

5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup cold butter
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR APRICOT MUFFINS:
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped slivered almonds, toasted
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR BEEF AND ONION MUFFINS:
1 egg
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced roast beef, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Yield: 3 batches (about 7 cups mix).
To prepare Apricot Muffins: Contents of muffin mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine 2-1/3 cups muffin mix and sugar. Combine the egg, milk and extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apricots and almonds.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 10-13 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.
To prepare Beef and Onion Muffins: Contents of muffin mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. Place 2-1/3 cups muffin mix in a bowl. Combine egg and milk; stir into mix just until moistened. Fold in beef and onions.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 10-13 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.

Editor's Note: Contents of muffin mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup.

Nutritional Facts 1 apricot muffin equals 163 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 287 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Butter Muffin Mix in Quick Cooking September/October 2003, p59