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Muffin Method

blueberry muffin

In a nutshell: wet into dry; barely mix; the end.

To be a bit more expansive, in separate bowls:

  1. Whisk together all dry ingredients in one bowl.
  2. Whisk together all wet ingredients in another bowl.
  3. Then, dump the wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients.
  4. Fold to combine lightly.

To make muffins using the Muffin Method, bake at a relatively high temperature--400F-425F--so that the muffins will peak nicely. For cakes, the standard 350F will work just fine.

For a detailed discussion of The Muffin Method, please read The Muffin Method over on my blog, Pastry Methods and Techniques.