Homemade Muffin Mix

Name: Homemade Muffin Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen per batch.
Ingredients: 8 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup baking powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 cup shortening; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:; 1 egg; 1 cup milk; FOR CHEDDAR MUFFINS:; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon; 2 tablespoons minced chives; FOR CINNAMON-RAISIN MUFFINS:; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Whether your family prefers sweet or savory muffins, you can satisfy them with this versatile muffin mix. Included are directions to prepare plain, cheddar and cinnamon-raisin muffins. —Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Ingredients

8 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup shortening
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 egg
1 cup milk
FOR CHEDDAR MUFFINS:
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons minced chives
FOR CINNAMON-RAISIN MUFFINS:
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (10 cups).
To prepare plain muffins: Place 2-1/2 cups muffin mix in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
To prepare cheddar muffins: In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups muffin mix, cheese, bacon and chives. Whisk egg and milk; stir into cheese mixture just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.
To prepare cinnamon-raisin muffins: In a bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups muffin mix, raisins and cinnamon. Whisk egg and milk; stir into raisin mixture just until moistened. Fill muffin cups and bake as directed for plain muffins.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 147 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Homemade Muffin Mix in Quick Cooking September/October 1998

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lilytaylor1234

Nov 8, 2014

science project...maybe
kennedy13

Mar 10, 2014

THESE ARE INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS!!! SO handy to have ready to go in the pantry!! I have used both blueberries and chocolate chips and they turned out amazing!
Shawnie_Weather

Jan 13, 2013

I will use this recipe from now on. These are so much better than what I have bought at the store and they are gorgeous!
maqueli

Aug 25, 2012

Simple and easy. I used for blueberry muffins and it worked perfectly.
4seasonsemb

Jul 24, 2012

A staple for every household! I LOVE this simple and easy mix.
Bree's Kitchen

Apr 3, 2011

Perfect. I had lazy days when I felt like making up a batch of muffins but didn't feel like getting out all the ingredients at the time. I know some of you understand what I'm saying. Now with this mix recipe I get to mix them up so fast & easy, they are in the oven in no time. The muffins turn out so good. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us. The recipe is sure a lot cheaper than buying a mix at the store & I know what's in it too.