6 Ways to Troubleshoot Your Delicious Muffins

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Why won't my muffins cook on the inside?
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Ugh! Your muffins definitely aren't going to be winning any awards—but where exactly did they go wrong? We're here to help you solve the mystery. After taking a close look at your muffin, use our guide below to figure out what you can do better in the future.

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Rose Too High

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    If the muffins had peaks like Everest with too much color, this is known as "peaked. [1] .
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Overflowed

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    Don't fill the holes more than two-thirds full in the future. [2]
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Undercooked

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    An undercooked muffin will have a center that is too moist and it doesn't peak enough. [3]
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4

Flat Surface

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    Poorly risen muffins with a heavy, dense texture usually means that the raising agent was insufficient or ineffective (stale) or that the muffins were missing ingredients. If you've made substitutions to the muffin, this may also be another reason for poor rising. [4]
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Burned

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    Use a timer if you're forgetful.
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Good Muffin

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    Overall, the colour will appear golden. When looked at in the pan, the muffins will be starting to come away from the sides of the pan holes of their own accord. [5]

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    What would happen if the holes in the muffin tin were filled more than two-thirds?
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    The muffins would rise higher. It's not bad; it's how commercial bakeries get such big muffin tops.
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    Half of my muffins came out fine, the other half are underdone. What do I do?
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    Turn the baking tray around in the oven so that the muffins facing the oven door are facing the direct heat. This will ensure consistency in your muffins.
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    I have a new oven. My muffins aren't rising like in my old oven. Is it a problem with the temperature?
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    If your muffins aren't baked through, the problem could be that the oven temperature could have been to low, the batter could have been overmixed, and/or the wrong amount of leavener was used.
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      1. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/quick-baking-tip-how-to-get-a-143051
      2. ↑ https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/baking/articles/10-tips-perfect-muffins/q5f2svmu
      3. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-making-muffins-224414
      4. ↑ https://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/how-to-get-tall-fluffy-muffin-tops
      5. ↑ https://www.almanac.com/content/how-make-muffins-baking-tips-and-recipes

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