Sift dry ingredients together
- so that muffins rise well
Mix wet & dry ingredients
- separately
- add wet ones in dry mixture
Mix batter by hand
- not by electric mixer
Don't overmix batter
- mix till flour is just moistened
- batter should be lumpy
- to prevent flat tops
Fill muffin cups 2/3 full
- for nice round tops
Dust fruits and nuts with flour
- to prevent sinking
Always preheat ovens
- for correct baking time
When greasing muffin tins
- also grease the top part
- then muffin tops won't stick
Best eaten within 2 days
- of baking
- can freeze for 1 - 2 months
- to reheat, bake at 200°C
To reduce egg yolk
- replace 1 egg with 2 whites
- use non fat milk
- more oats in place of flour