Definition of muffin
: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds
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In South Africa, Bikers for Mandela will rally, and muffins for Mandela will be baked.
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Think barbecue pulled pork with squash cakes and carrots, golden veggie beet bowls, shrimp and andouille pasta, and Southern-style almond chicken with baked apple and zucchini-corn muffins.
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Chocolate chip is the most popular, along with blueberry muffins.
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The old menu had simple offerings such as a bagel with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, a Danish pasty, and a blueberry muffin.
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Other vendors lined up for the Mountain View market include Fresh International Gardens with produce, Mexican spiced muffins and pickled foods; and the Vang family, Black Bear Farms and the Seldovitch Farm all with a variety of fresh produce.
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Already the store is offering wine and beer, a coffee and espresso program, and a dessert case full of quiche, croissants, dessert tarts, muffins and bagels.
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Press the pastry squares into 12 mini muffin pan cups.
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Known for Jullapat’s excellent pastries, the restaurant closes at 3 p.m., but those croissants and muffins are usually gone before noon.
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Origin and Etymology of muffin
probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake
MUFFIN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of muffin for English Language Learners
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: a small bread or cake that is usually eaten at breakfast
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Definition of muffin for Students
: a bread made of batter containing eggs and baked in a small cup-shaped container
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