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Frugality and time are two important words in mornings. You can learn how to make great muffins quickly, using pancake mix. Great on the budget and a great time saver in the mornings!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (300 g) pancake mix
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (150 g) maple syrup
- 2 cups (275 g) all-purpose/plain flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups (500 ml) buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick; 60 g) of melted butter
- Maple syrup, slightly warmed
- 3 cups (680g) pancake mix
- 1 cup (225g) sugar
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) water (an possibly a little extra to form batter, eyeball it)
- Shortening or margarine
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray or cupcake cases.
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Add the pancake mix to a mixing bowl. Pour in the milk, eggs and maple syrup. Mix to combine. [1] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Transfer the batter to the muffin pan. Using a spoon or scoop, fill the muffin holes about two thirds each.
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Place in the oven. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. The muffins are ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. [2] X Research source
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Allow to cool. Serve fresh.
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Prepare the muffin pan, either by spraying with nonstick baking spray or lining with cases.
- A mini muffin pan is best for this mixture, allowing you to dip them in maple syrup for eating.
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In another bowl, add the buttermilk, egg and butter or oil. Stir to combine.
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Transfer the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir while adding it. Leave to sit for 3 minutes.
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Using a spoon or scoop, place batter into the muffin pan holes. Fill about half way for each muffin.
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Serve. Use warmed maple syrup to dip the muffins into.
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Gather the ingredients and kitchen equipment listed.
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Grease your muffin pans with shortening or margarine, or use paper muffin cups.
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Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
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Mix 3 cups pancake mix, 2 cups sugar and about 2 1/2 cups water together. You should end up with a thick consistency like pancake batter.
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Fill muffin cups half full.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until center springs back to touch. [7] X Research source
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Finished.
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QuestionDo I have to put syrup in the mix?Community AnswerYou don't have to add syrup, but it adds more sweetness and flavor. If you don't add syrup, you may want to add sugar instead.
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QuestionCan I use frozen berries?QamarTop AnswererFrozen berries don't give the muffins as good of a taste and will make the muffins rather watery. Consider using fresh instead.
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QuestionCan I make muffins with only pancake batter?Community AnswerYes, but you'll need to add less liquid than usual, probably about half the quantity specified in the recipe.
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Tips
- Yogurt is good in muffins; you may want to add less water and cook a little longer. [8] X Research sourceThanks
- Use silicone muffin cases or pans to make it easier to use; no need to spray or line.Thanks
- Cut up small pieces of fresh fruit and add.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Mixing bowls
- Muffin pans
- Measuring cups
- Paper muffin cups (if not greasing with shortening/margarine)
- Oven
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LiArcUuyH4
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/kids-favorite-blueberry-muffins/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/is-sifting-flour-for-baked-goods-really-necessary-213894
- ↑ https://tasty.co/recipe/on-the-go-fruity-pancakes
- ↑ https://addapinch.com/perfect-pancake-muffins-recipe/
- ↑ https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/10575-how-to-use-the-toothpick-test-to-see-if-baked-goods-are-done
- ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-tell-baked-good-is-done
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/blueberry-yogurt-muffins/
- Method 1 adapted from: http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2014/06/easy-baked-pancake-muffins.html
- Method 2 adapted from: http://addapinch.com/cooking/perfect-pancake-muffins-recipe/
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To make muffins with pancake mix, first preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Add 2 cups (240 g) of pancake mix to a bowl, followed by ⅔ cup (160 mL) of milk, 2 eggs, and ½ cup (120 mL) of maple syrup. Stir everything together, then pour the batter into a muffin pan. Bake the muffins for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into them comes out clean. Remove them from the oven, let them cool, and enjoy! For tips on making your pancake mix from scratch, scroll down!
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"I made this during coronavirus 2020 and out of flour. Things I learned: if you find pancakemix in the back of your pantry, thats been expired since 09/18 it will still work! I did modify recipe, before I read any comments or questions. 1) I cut recipe in half, and it made 8 muffins2) used sour cream in place of milk, but still needed to use 1/4 cup of milk to get right consistency 3) added handful or so of frozen blueberries 4) I always sprinkle coarse sugar on top of muffins."
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