The Ultimate Muffin Book: More Than 600 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Muffins

by Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough

What's quick, easy, and sure to bring on the smiles? Muffins, of course! For recipes that are sweet, savory, or just over the top, look no further than The Ultimate Muffin Book . From classics like Berry and Corn Muffins to new favorites like Margarita and savory Quiche Lorraine Muffins, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough once again take an American fun-food classic to new heights by offering more than 600 recipes and variations for absolutely every muffin imaginable. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, anyone? Or luscious Hazelnut? Or what about Pizza Muffins for kids of all ages? Low-fat, nonfat, gluten-free, dense, and decadent -- they're all here, as well as baking tips, an ingredients guide, and a witty history of how the muffin came to be an American institution. Muffins. Is there a better way to make everyone in your life smile?

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are QVC favorites with five sell-out appearances. They've appeared on everything from the Today show to corporate-sponsored events, making ice cream, gelati, sherberts, and sorbets. They're also experts on the desserts that pair with these frozen treats, having written bestselling brownie and cookie books and all-purpose cookbooks with desserts aplenty and countless features for Fine Cooking, Eating Well, and The Washington Post. Their cooking podcast, Cooking with Bruce and Mark, is available on iTunes. They've written numerous cookbooks, including A la Mode and The Turbo Blender Dessert Revolution (11/1/16). They live in Connecticut.

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for pretty pictures, this cookbook is not for you. This is a comprehensive guide to muffin recipes. I learned some great tips such as how to work with strawberries--a notoriously watery fruit--in muffins. Additionally, I learned the concept of "refrigerator muffins"; one can leave this dough in the frig for weeks and bake muffins as needed. If you are in a rut with your muffin-baking, this is your book! Savory and sweet muffins alike....

[Sharon Honeycutt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of variety of muffins in this book, so it did get 3 stars. But for all their bragging about testing lots of different muffin recipes, most of them make more than 12. What do you do with leftover batter for 2 muffins? You’d think they could get the recipes adjusted to consistently make 12 muffins. - thus 3 stars.

[Dray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muffins are under appreciated in my opinion. But like cookies they are relatively small and extremely versatile. They don’t take a lot of time. They are relatively easy to master. This book presents a boatload of recipes. Wow!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many new recipes to try, with short blurbs about the inspiration for them. An excellent cookbook that will be actually used in my kitchen.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is responsible for the summer I had where muffins were constantly on the counter. I tested many of the recipes, and still have more marked. The blueberry muffins, lemonade muffins, and applesauce muffins I have made over and over with great success. The corn muffins my family won't let me live down, although maybe I could try them with more honey... There's a muffin for everyone in here, from savory ones I have not been brave enough to try to the coconut ones that I look forward to trying next summer. Four stars for some not-so-great results and for making an odd number of muffins (I usually get 15-18).

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books that you just love. Savory and sweet muffins abound in this book. Each muffin has listed variations and suggestions for toppings and yes, Virginia, there are even gluten-free recipes in the book. The only problem I have with this book in some of the measurements. One recipe that comes to mind, called for 6 oz. of butterscotch chips and then said in parentheses, 1 cup. 6 oz. is NOT a cup, but 3/4 c. 8 oz. is a cup. This type of measurement missteps occurred throughout the book. That kind of sloppy writing annoys the shit out of me.

[Ellen Steinberger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got on a muffin kick this year, dispensing them like mad to everyone I know. So I was very excited when I found this book on the library shelf. Some of the recipes are quite good (Banana nut), but others like the Sour Cream Chocolate Chip are dry. A word of advice: try the recipe out before making a batch as gifts. Not all are winners!

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have yet to try the recipes I have selected, so I reserve more stars for them to turn out nicely. This is an amazing collection of recipes, I am excited to try some.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing cookbook - from sweet to savory and each recipe has at least 10 adaptations for people who are challenged in the kitchen(me)

[Kylie Briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't wait to try some of these! (Will update once I have.)

[Florence Millo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic muffins and many ways to make them. Good reference. I made the Apple-Pecan Muffins and the Lemon-Poppy Seed Muffins and can vouch for their good taste!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who knew there were so many different kinds of muffins! Tried some of these recipes and they were indeed delicious. Would like to add to my cookbook collection.