How to Fill Muffin Pans

Muffin pans are easy to fill following this suggested method.

Steps

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    Make the batter following the instructions in your recipe.
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    Get two spoons of the same size. Teaspoons, dessert spoons, or soup spoons are all fine.
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    Scoop up the batter using the first spoon.
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    Use the back of the other spoon to push the batter off the first spoon and into the muffin pan.
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    Be sure to not completely fill the holes. When the muffin rises, it will overflow and burn.
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    Repeat until all holes are filled. The benefit of this method is that it aids maintaining a round shape.
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    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What changes do I have to make to a banana bread/muffin recipe if I want to add a real banana? Should I cream it with the butter, or jut layer some banana in the bottom of the muffin cups?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    To add real banana, mash 1 1/2 really ripe bananas and fold them into the batter. This ratio is good for a plain muffin recipe that yields 12-15 muffins.
  • Question
    If I add an additional egg yoke to muffin batter will it make it moister?
    MrExpert
    MrExpert
    Community Answer
    A little, but not really. It won't do any harm, though.
  • Question
    How do you fill the pan if your recipe calls for filling each muffin cup with two batters, side by side?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It's helpful to prop up one end of the pan, so that the pan is resting at an angle instead of flat. Use a tablespoon to carefully fill half of the cup with the first batter. Then fill in the other side of the cup with the other batter. Keep the pan propped at an angle until you put it into the oven.
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Things You'll Need

  • 2 spoons of the same size
  • Muffin pan
  • Batter

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Updated: October 8, 2020
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Categories: Muffins
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