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?
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Disappointing:
I like the idea of this book - basic recipes for muffins with variations on each theme. I liked the helpful tips, and the recipes for toppings in the back of the book. But I have tried a fair number of recipes, and each was disappointing. The muffins lacked flavor and spice, and were heavy on the flour. None of the recipes were "keepers", according to my family. I'm puzzled by reviews stating a cookbook is "an excellent treatment of the subject", apparently without trying the recipes and tasting the... more info
Love it!:
I borrowed this book from our public library and after renewing it 3 times, I decided I'd better just buy it! My kids and I enjoy making homemade muffins (NOT the grocery store box kinds) for breakfast options and this book has loads. Easy-to-follow directions even for kids and the results have been great every time. Sure, there might be some kinds that I wouldn't even consider trying, but what recipe book doesn't have that? If you like muffins, I recommend this!
Muffins:
This cook book is okay but not great. They have neat muffin flavors but the recipes turn out kind of dry muffins.
Nice Addition to any Collection:
I have, literally, dozens of baking books that cover everything from flatbreads to pies. I was pleased to add this one to my collection. I like the alphabetical indexing concept and the straightforward formulations. As a research and production baking professional, I recommend that you add this to your collection.
