Definition of muffin
: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds
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In the non-farm category, choose from among baklava, muffins, and Ethiopian, Indian and Middle Eastern spices.
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To serve, remove from muffin tin and/or wrapper and leave at room temperature for 8-10 minutes.
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McKinley’s opened as a branch of Dallas’ Celebrity Bakery and has continued the traditions of specialty cookies, muffins, layer cakes and pies.
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Per serving (1 muffin): 211 calories, 13.5g carbohydrate, 5.5g protein, 16g fat (4.5g saturated), 40mg sodium, 2.5g fiber.
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Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers of muffins comes out clean.
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Generously coat mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
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There’s also some hair tucks and muffin-top smooth overs.
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Chefs and co-owners Christine Cikowski and Josh Kulp worked with head brewer Stephan Mance at the Lincoln Avenue brewery, adding about 50 muffins to the beer mash.
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Origin and Etymology of muffin
probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake
MUFFIN Defined for English Language Learners
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: a small bread or cake that is usually eaten at breakfast
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: a bread made of batter containing eggs and baked in a small cup-shaped container
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