Mega Muffin Recipe | Dairy Farmers of Manitoba

Muffin Mega-Mix

Prep Time

10 min.

Cook Time

25 min.

Serving Size

12 servings

Great Tastes of Manitoba 2016-17

Ingredients

DRY MUFFIN MEGA-MIX

  • 8 cups (2 L) all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (1 L) whole wheat flour
  • 2 ½ cups (625 mL) sugar
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) baking soda
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) salt

 

MEGA-MIX MUFFINS (MAKES 12 LARGE MUFFINS)

  • ¼ batch dry Muffin Mega-Mix (about 3 ¾ cups/925 mL)
  • Flavour add-ins (see below)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cup (375 mL) milk
  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) plain yogurt or applesauce
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) butter, melted
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract

 

FLAVOUR ADD-INS (FOR 12 MUFFINS):

RAISIN SPICE:

  • 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
  • 1 ½ cup (375 mL) raisins

 

ORANGE CHOCOLATE:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) orange rind, grated

 

FRUIT AND NUT:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) dried fruit
  • ½ cup (125 mL) toasted nuts, chopped

 

RASPBERRY LEMON:

  • 1 ½ cup (375 mL) fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon rind, grated

 

APPLE OR PEAR CINNAMON:

  • 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cup (375 mL) apples or pears, diced

Directions

Dry Muffin Mega-Mix:

1. In a very large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
2. Divide mix into 4 equal portions (about 3 3/4 cups/925 mL each) and pour into re-sealable plastic bags or airtight containers. Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

 

Mega-Mix Muffins:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or use muffin liners in a nonstick muffin pan.
2. In large bowl, stir muffin mix (~ 3 3/4 cups/925 mL) to recombine and add in any spices from flavour add-ins.
3. In separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, yogurt, butter and vanilla. Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with any remaining flavour add-ins. Stir just until moistened.
4. Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake for 20 to 25 min or until tops are golden brown and firm to the touch. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 min. Transfer to rack to cool completely.

 

Recipe and photo provided by Dairy Farmers of Canada. For more recipe ideas visit dairygoodness.ca

Tips

  • Make the Muffin Mega-Mix and share with friends!
  • For a printable recipe page to accompany the dry mix click here