When the aroma of corn and molasses muffins fills the kitchen, it's like taking a step back in time to simpler days. This classic Southern treat is a timeless favorite that has been enjoyed for generations. With its golden brown crust and moist, tender interior, it's the perfect accompaniment to a warm cup of coffee or tea. Whether you're looking for a sweet and savory snack or a hearty breakfast treat, corn and molasses muffins are sure to satisfy. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey that blends tradition and deliciousness.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CORNMEAL-MOLASSES MUFFINS
These muffins are a nod to two traditional New England specialties, Anadama bread and Indian pudding, both of which are primarily made with cornmeal and molasses.
Provided by Cooking Channel
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 regular muffins
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut parchment paper into twelve 5-by-5-inch squares. Lightly grease the inside of a 12-cup muffin tin. Center a square of parchment paper over 1 of the cups and use your fingers to press the parchment into the cup, so that it sticks to the sides and bottom. Crease the paper as needed to fit and repeat with the remaining parchment (regular muffin liners work just as well but the parchment looks pretty).
- 2. Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
- 3. Whisk together the yogurt, applesauce, molasses, orange zest, eggs and butter in a separate small bowl.
- 4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined (don't fret if the batter is lumpy, this means your batter isn't over-mixed).
- 5. Fill each liner almost to the top of the tin (an ice-cream scoop lightly greased with nonstick spray will help). Sprinkle each muffin with the toasted oats.
- 6. Bake, rotating about halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean and the tops are just slightly puffed and spring back when touched, 20 to 24 minutes. Let rest in the hot muffin pan 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool 30 minutes. Store the cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
CORN AND MOLASSES MUFFINS
These are sweet cornmeal muffins (not too sweet), with a cake-like texture. They'd be good with some currants or raisins added, too, I'd bet. I like them unadulterated and unadorned, though...I don't even think they need butter. I got this from "Enchanted Broccoli Forest," by the way.
Provided by Aunt Cookie
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven 375°F Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Make a well in the center.
- In a separate container, beat together the remaining ingredients. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients, and stir just enough to combine thoroughly.
- Fill the muffin cups just up to the edge of the pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the pan right away, and cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before eating.
CORNMEAL-MOLASSES MUFFINS
These muffins are a nod to two traditional New England specialties, Anadama bread and Indian pudding, both of which are primarily made with cornmeal and molasses.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 regular muffins
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut parchment paper into twelve 5-by-5-inch squares. Lightly grease the inside of a 12-cup muffin tin. Center a square of parchment paper over 1 of the cups and use your fingers to press the parchment into the cup, so that it sticks to the sides and bottom. Crease the paper as needed to fit and repeat with the remaining parchment (regular muffin liners work just as well but the parchment looks pretty).
- Combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the yogurt, applesauce, molasses, orange zest, eggs and butter in a separate small bowl.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined (don't fret if the batter is lumpy, this means your batter isn't over-mixed).
- Fill each liner almost to the top of the tin (an ice-cream scoop lightly greased with nonstick spray will help). Sprinkle each muffin with the toasted oats.
- Bake, rotating about halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the muffins comes out clean and the tops are just slightly puffed and spring back when touched, 20 to 24 minutes. Let rest in the hot muffin pan 3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool 30 minutes. Store the cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
SAVORY CORN MUFFINS
This recipe yields a bread that's moist and savory and tastes distinctly of corn. Unlike many corn muffins, these stay moist, thanks to canned creamed corn.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Savory Muffin Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Put a 12-cup muffin tin (with standard-sized molds of 12-cup capacity) in oven to heat while preparing batter.
- Microwave creamed corn in a 1-quart Pyrex-type measuring cup to a full boil (or in a medium saucepan over medium heat). Stir in 1 cup of the cornmeal to make a very thick, pasty mush. If the mush is not stiff, microwave an additional 30 seconds or so. Whisk in buttermilk, then eggs and finally butter.
- Mix remaining cornmeal with flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda in a medium bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined.
- Remove muffin tin from oven; coat with non-stick cooking spray. Divide batter evenly among cups (a spring-action ice cream scoop works well).
- Bake until golden brown on sides and bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack; let cool 5 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 611.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
GRANDMA'S MOLASSES CORNBREAD
Sweet corn bread that my grandma used to make, then my father made, and now I make. I serve this with chili, although I do like traditional corn bread too. This just really complements chili.
Provided by Junkintrunk
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients until well blended. Put in greased 9-inch round pan.
- Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes. Cut in wedges, butter generously and enjoy!
OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES MUFFINS
The spicy aroma of these muffins in the oven is truly mouthwatering! I've fixed batches for Christmas breakfast...frozen more to snack on later...and sent plenty to school with our youngsters.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 9 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg, water, oil and molasses. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BASIC CORN MUFFINS
A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.
Provided by Doug Matthews
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CORN MUFFIN
Atlanta chef Scott Peacock provides a buttery corn muffin recipe that's guaranteed to please.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously butter a standard 12-cup muffin tin; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, baking soda, and salt. Whisk in 2 1/4 cups buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth; batter should be loose and pourable. If not, whisk in additional 1/4 cup buttermilk.
- Pour batter into prepared muffin tin and transfer to oven. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 20 minutes. Immediately turn muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Place softened butter on a small plate and drizzle with molasses or honey; serve with warm muffins.
GLUTEN-FREE CORNMEAL MOLASSES MUFFINS
Strong molasses provides a good source of iron in an easy-to-make muffin. One of my favorite breads is a steamed brown bread called Boston brown bread. It is made with cornmeal and flour, and is the inspiration for these muffins, which are easier to make. The strong molasses, which is a good source of iron, flavor will mask the bean flavor of commercial gluten free mixes, so feel free to use one.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, weekday, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 12 muffins (1/3 cup tins)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with a rack in the middle. Oil or butter muffin tins. Sift together the cornmeal, gluten-free flour mix, soy flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl. Pour in any grainy bits that remain in the sifter.
- In a separate large bowl whisk the eggs with the buttermilk, molasses, vanilla and oil. Quickly whisk in the cornmeal mixture. Fold in the raisins.
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill muffin cups to the top. Place in the oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned and well risen. Remove from the heat and if the muffins come out of the tins easily, remove from the tins and allow to cool on a rack. If they don't release easily, allow to cool and then remove from the tins.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 211 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh corn kernels. If fresh corn is unavailable, frozen or canned corn can be used instead. Just be sure to drain the canned corn well before using.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a measuring cup and then filling it up with milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- If you don't have molasses, you can use honey or maple syrup as a substitute. However, molasses will give the muffins a richer flavor.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
- Fill the muffin tins only about 2/3 full. The muffins will rise as they bake.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will usually take about 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion:
These corn and molasses muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go. With their sweet and slightly tangy flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying breakfast recipe, give these corn and molasses muffins a try!
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