Plain Muffins

A basic muffin recipe with lots of variations.

This is a very basic or plain muffins recipe. Make them plain, or use one of the variations below. Even better, come up with your own favorite. This basic recipe can easily be used to make savory or sweet muffins. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. 1/4 cup oil 1 medium […]

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Cornmeal Muffins

1/2 cup oil, or melted shortening 2 medium eggs 1 cup buttermilk, or yogurt, or sour milk (powdered buttermilk is fine) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour Into your favorite big bowl, measure the oil or melted shortening. Crack in the eggs and add the […]

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My Best Cornbread

  1/2 cup butter (or margarine) (1 stick) 1-1/2 cups buttermilk (powdered buttermilk is fine, or even yogurt or sour milk would work) 2 medium eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda You really need an iron skillet to make this, but if you just […]

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Oatmeal Muffins

1 cup dry oatmeal 1 cup sour milk or yogurt or buttermilk (powdered buttermilk is fine) 1 medium egg 1/2 cup brown or white sugar 1/3 cup oil 1-1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon each baking soda & salt 1 teaspoon baking powder In a large bowl combine the oatmeal and buttermilk or sour milk. If […]

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Hush Puppies

1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 tablespoons dry onion 1 medium egg 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk or yogurt (powdered buttermilk is fine) In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and dry onion. When everything […]

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Cranberry Bread

3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 2 medium eggs 1/4 cup melted margarine or oil 1 1/3 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 1-1/2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen This is Tommy’s favorite tea bread. To prepare it you will need to get out your favorite large […]

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Cornmeal Popovers

1 cup milk 2 medium eggs 2/3 cup flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt First set your oven to 450°. Then get out a muffin tin. A heavy muffin tin is best (I use cast iron), but any kind will do. Oil or grease the muffin cups liberally. Put the pan […]

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Buttery Bread Sticks

1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk (approximately) Place the margarine in a 9 by 13-inch rectangular pan. Put this into the oven at 425 F Leave the pan in the oven until the margarine melts. Meanwhile take out your favorite […]

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Family Bread

Here's how to bake homemade bread for your family.

  4 cups warm tap water (not hot) 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk powder (instant powdered milk) 1/3 cup sugar or 1/4 cup honey 2 packets or 4 teaspoons dry yeast 1 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup melted margarine or oil 12 cups (approximately) white or whole wheat flour or a combination The first thing you […]

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Whole Wheat Flat-Bread

2-1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil or melted fat 1 cup tap water Mixing by Hand: Get out a large bowl. In it combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Add the oil and water. Combine everything together to form a stiff dough. Mix it with your hands when it […]

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Homemade Biscuits

  2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder (3 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk or yogurt First get out your big bowl. Put the flour, baking powder and salt into the bowl. Drop in the shortening and use your fingers to casually mix it in […]

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Blueberry Muffins

1/2 cup apple juice concentrate 1/2 cup sugar-free applesauce 2 large eggs 1/4 cup oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-3/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Begin by getting out a large bowl. In it combine the wet ingredients. This would be the apple juice concentrate, applesauce, eggs, […]

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Orange Juice Muffins

2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind (optional) 1 cup orange juice 1 medium egg 1/3 cup oil In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and the orange rind, if you choose to use it. Mix these together […]

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Paula’s Purty Nearly Instant Biscuits

6 cups self-rising biscuit flour (OR 6 cups flour, plus 3 tablespoons baking powder & 1 Tablespoon salt) 1 cup shortening 2 cups buttermilk OR sour milk OR yogurt thinned with a little milk or water This recipe is inspired from a very dear friend named Paula. It involves preparing biscuits from scratch and then […]

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Peanut Butter Bread

3/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-3/4 cup milk 2-1/4 cups whole wheat flour 4 teaspoons baking powder This is one of my favorite breads for gift giving. Get out your trusty big bowl. In it cream together the peanut butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and salt […]

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