Portion muffin batter evenly for consistent baking
Split batter evenly between muffin cases so all muffins bake at the same rate.
After mixing, divide the batter evenly across the muffin cases before baking. Even portioning helps prevent some muffins from overbaking while others stay underdone.
The short version
- Even portions bake evenly
What you need
- muffin tin
- muffin cases
What goes wrong
Filling cases unevenly
Divide batter across all cases first, then top up to even them out
Why it works
Uniform batter volume means similar heat penetration and bake time across the tray.
Put it to use
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