Best Homemade Muffin Mix Recipes

HOMEMADE MUFFIN MIX

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOMEMADE JIFFY CORN MUFFIN MIX

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Makes 8.5 ounces (equal to 1-box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix), 1-1/2 cups of mix, or 6 corn muffins.

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories Other Breads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2/3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
TO MAKE MUFFINS ADD
1 egg
1/3 c milk
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
1/2 c grated cheddar cheese (optional)
2 oz canned chillies (optional)
1/4 c drained chopped pimiento (optional)
1/2 c chopped onion (optional)

Steps:

1. 1 Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, mix well.
2. 2 Whisk in vegetable oil and mix until dry mixture is smooth and lumps are gone.
3. 3 If another recipe is calling for a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, add the above mixed ingredients to that recipe.
4. 4 To make Corn Muffins, preheat oven to 400F, spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
5. 5 OPTIONAL: To mix, add any combination of optional ingredients you prefer.
6. 6 Combine mix with egg and milk, mixing well.
7. 7 Fill muffin pan 1/2 full, bake for 15-20 minutes.