MUFFIN TOP MUFFIN TINS RECIPES

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees (second-lowest oven rack).
• Butter one 1/2-cup muffin top tin/pan (4x1/3-inch), or use 12 regular muffin tins (do not line with paper liners, just grease very well!).
• For the topping: In a small bowl mix all ingredients together using your fingers until crumbly; set aside.
• For the muffin tops: melt butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat; remove from the heat and whisk in the half and half cream or full-fat milk, then whisk in the whole egg, egg yolk and almond extract (or vanilla if using) until well combined.
• In a small bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, the add to the milk mixture, mixing with a wooden spoon JUST until combined.
• Gently fold in the blueberries until combined.
• Divide the batter between 12 muffin top tins or 12 regular size muffin
• Sprinkle the tops of each muffin with the prepared topping.
• Bake for about 17-20 minutes, or until golden, and they test done with a toothpick inserted in the middle.
• Cool in the pans for about 12-15 minutes, then run a sharp knife around the edges of each muffin top, then carefully remove from tins.
• Best served warm.

Steps:

• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 375°F. Generously butter muffin pans.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over moderately low heat, then remove from heat. Whisk in milk, then whisk in whole egg, yolk, and vanilla until combined well.
• Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then add milk mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in blueberries gently but thoroughly.
• Divide batter among 12 muffin cups, spreading evenly.
• Rub together all topping ingredients in a bowl with your fingertips until crumbly, then sprinkle evenly over batter in cups.
• Bake until golden and crisp and a wooden pick or skewer inserted diagonally into center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Cool in pans on a rack 15 minutes, then run a knife around edge of each muffin top and carefully remove from cups. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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