Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain in muffins?

Table of Contents:

1. Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain in muffins?
2. Do you use cupcake liners for muffins?
3. Can I bake muffins in a cupcake pan?
4. Do you need to grease a nonstick muffin pan?
5. Are muffin cases the same as cupcake cases?
6. How much do you fill muffin cases?
7. How do you keep muffins from sticking to liners?
8. How do you make muffins without liners?

Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain in muffins?

To substitute self-rising for all-purpose flour, look for recipes that use baking powder: about ½ teaspoon per cup of flour, minimum. ... Self-rising flour will work just fine in recipes using about 1/2 teaspoon (and up to 1 teaspoon*) baking powder per cup of flour.

Do you use cupcake liners for muffins?

You can bake excellent muffins or cupcakes and remove them safely from pans without using baking liners as long you effectively grease your baking pan. If you don't want to bother with liners or make a special trip to the store, you're not alone. Here are some reasons to avoid muffin liners: Liners are not required.

Can I bake muffins in a cupcake pan?

To summarize, you can use interchangeably any pan for muffins and cupcakes. But, to bake perfectly, you should use the specialized pans for them. If you are a muffin lover, seek for non-stick and broad pans which are muffin friendly. And, for cupcake pans search for the perfect sized cups.

Do you need to grease a nonstick muffin pan?

Non-Stick Pans - Even though they say 'non-stick,' many do require a light greasing and it will vary based on the manufacturer. Silicone Pans - These may also require a light coat of grease. Be sure to place the muffin pan on a cookie sheet for stability.

Are muffin cases the same as cupcake cases?

Muffin Cases – A little larger than standard cupcake cases, these will accommodate a larger appetite. Size is around 55mm base x 33mm deep. Other non-standard cases are: Wraps – Very popular for muffins with not much decoration, if any, eg.

How much do you fill muffin cases?

Fill your cupcake cases 2/3 full – around 3 tablespoons – or one decent ice scream scoop. Avoid filling your cupcake cases with too much batter as they will not bake properly and might overflow when they rise.

How do you keep muffins from sticking to liners?

There are a couple of ways to prevent sticking:

1. Grease your wrappers. Giving the wrappers a quick spritz of nonstick cooking spray before filling them works very well to prevent cakes from sticking — even if you're making a delicate recipe or trying to unwrap the cupcakes when they're still warm.
2. Buy non-stick liners.

How do you make muffins without liners?

Dip a paper towel or pastry brush into the melted butter and use it to grease each cup of the pan. This method is probably the best if you opt to use butter in place of paper liners as you will really be able to grease the cupcake tin well.