Corn muffins, a cherished culinary treasure of the Southern United States, are a delightful treat that captivates taste buds with their golden-brown crust, tender crumb, and subtly sweet flavor. These delectable gems, often associated with hearty breakfasts, cozy autumn evenings, and family gatherings, hold a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts who appreciate authentic and comforting dishes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook yearning to master the art of corn muffin perfection, this comprehensive guide will lead you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind crafting the perfect corn muffin.
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SWEET CORN MUFFINS WITH REAL CORN
Corn muffins with actual corn...delicious dessert-type muffin that we have when it's burrito night at our house.
Provided by Bob Manasco
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Corn Muffin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups.
- Mix flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add cream-style corn, eggs, applesauce, and 1/2 cup milk to the flour mixture and beat with an electric hand mixer for 1 minute. Pour remaining milk into the batter and beat until just blended. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full of batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 200.3 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
CORN MUFFINS WITH REAL CORN
I love the addition of the sweet corn in this recipe. This is on the sweeter side of corn muffins. They go wonderfully with tomato soup.
Provided by Chef Jean
Categories Quick Breads
Time 24m
Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift the flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt into a large bowl.
- Make a well in the center and pour the buttermilk, buter and eggs inches.
- Stir just until combined.
- Fold in the corn.
- Pour into a lightly greased muffin pan, filling each cup half way.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees then turn the pan and bake for 6 more mnutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 254, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 3.3
REAL CORN MUFFINS
I wanted to make an extra special muffin to serve with a wonderful yellow squash soup, so I modified an old muffin recipe and came up with these great real corn muffins
Provided by Teresa Matysak
Categories Muffins
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425? F. Spray regular sized muffin pan with Pam, butter flavor
- 2. Combine all dry ingredients in large bowl, stir in the cheese.
- 3. Mix egg into the milk and margerine,then add the drained and chopped corn.
- 4. Combine all together, careful not to overmix. spoon into muffin pan devided equally
- 5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, cool a little then twist muffins out and cool on rack
- 6. Serve warm with a little butter, or not.
Tips:
- Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor. Frozen or canned corn can also be used, but fresh corn will give the muffins a sweeter, more delicate taste.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. You can also use sour cream or plain yogurt instead of buttermilk.
- Be sure to drain the corn kernels well before adding them to the batter. This will help to prevent the muffins from being too wet.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the muffins in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that they rise evenly.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Corn muffins are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover corn. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give corn muffins a try!
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