Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

[Jan via Cookinginthedark]

The best way I've found is to use an ice cream scoop that has a feature on
it that you can pour right into the cup. An ice cream scoop, or at least the
one I have, is 1/4 cup, just enough to fill a large muffin tin. 

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mix batter in small pitcher then pour in cups Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 23, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
> 
> I respect that what ever works is good. I myself wouldn't want to mess
with batter and plastic bags. Since you have to check the batter level in
the pan as well as  what your inserting from,, you're not going to
completely avoid a messy proposition. Since recipes generally recommend that
you fill the muffin pan two thirds full, it works for me to use a scant
quarter measuring cup.
> 
>> On Apr 23, 2016, at 4:44 PM, Kimberly via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
>> 
>> Depending on the thickness of the batter, try putting the batter in a
ziplock bag, snipping off the corner and squeezing the batter into the cups.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from Kimber's iPhone
>> 
>>> On Apr 23, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Lori Castner via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi, Everyone,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I love muffins, and I enjoy baking them. But I do not enjoy filling 
>>> the muffin cups with batter, and no matter what technique I try, it 
>>> is a messy job. I have used a small scoop, a collapsible measuring 
>>> cup, and even just a table spoon, but still it's messy.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Does anyone have a technique for filling muffin tins with little mess.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Lori
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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[CnD] Recipe: Broccoli Salad (great for pot-lucks)

[Dixie via Cookinginthedark]

BROCCOLI SALAD

Salad ingredients:
 1 head of broccoli cut into bite sized florets
1/2 c. raisins
8 slices bacon, cooked, drained  and crumbled
1/2 c. red onion, chopped
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)


Dressing ingredients: 
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 teaspoons  sugar (more or less to taste)
1 Tablespoon  lemon juice
Mix dressing ahead and refrigerate. Toss salad ingredients; then toss salad 
with dressing just before serving.


Dixie
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Subject: [CnD] suggestions needed

Hello all I am attending a pot luck and have been asked to bring something for 
approximately 25 to 30 people. Does anyone have suggestions for something that 
is quick and easy to make that is also inexpensive and that doesn't take a long 
time to make please send. It can be something that can be part of the main meal 
or a dessert. So far all I know is that someone is bringing pulled pork and 
macaroni & cheese.
Thanks
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Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

[Dixie via Cookinginthedark]

If you get one of those ice cream scoops that have the push button scraper 
built in, These will make really nicely shaped muffins.

Also, grease the top of your muffin tins between the cups.  Then any dribbles 
are easily cleaned up when you have removed the muffins.


Dixie
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From: Lori Castner via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] 
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Subject: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

Hi, Everyone,

 

I love muffins, and I enjoy baking them. But I do not enjoy filling the
muffin cups with batter, and no matter what technique I try, it is a messy
job. I have used a small scoop, a collapsible measuring cup, and even just a
table spoon, but still it's messy.

 

Does anyone have a technique for filling muffin tins with little mess.

 

Thanks.

 

Lori

 

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[CnD] Question on Freeze drying

[Andrew J. LaPointe via Cookinginthedark]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge and experience for freeze 
drying foods for our guides?  I would like to freeze dry liver,turkey and other 
things for my dog’s treats and training items.  I have listened to YouTube but, 
not sure how to do this or, if it is worth purchasing a freeze dryer.  I am not 
sure but, it is suppose to be about the size of a microwave.  Any suggestions 
or help is greatly appreciated.  Andy and Shubert
Andrew J. LaPointe
Co-Chairman
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President, The Friends of the Salem Council on Aging
34 Raymond Ave.
Salem, MA. 01970
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Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

[Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark]

Just take the bulb off and stick the tube on the end of the faucet and turn it 
on full blast. A bottle brush also helps a lot of these types of things.

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Subject: Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

I have done that, too, or also baked as bread in loaf pans. I like the idea of 
using the turkey baster, but wouldn't it be hard to clean that tube and 
guarantee all the dough is out of it? 


Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! 
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Subject: Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

I've heard turkey basters do a good job with this too, but I haven't tried it 
myself. I tend to turn muffins into coffee cake.

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Subject: Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

Depending on the thickness of the batter, try putting the batter in a ziplock 
bag, snipping off the corner and squeezing the batter into the cups.


Sent from Kimber's iPhone

> On Apr 23, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Lori Castner via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
> 
> Hi, Everyone,
> 
> 
> 
> I love muffins, and I enjoy baking them. But I do not enjoy filling 
> the muffin cups with batter, and no matter what technique I try, it is 
> a messy job. I have used a small scoop, a collapsible measuring cup, 
> and even just a table spoon, but still it's messy.
> 
> 
> 
> Does anyone have a technique for filling muffin tins with little mess.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Lori
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

[Jael via Cookinginthedark]

This is assuming you are right handed? Hold the muffin cup in the palm
of your flat left hand, fingers open. Hold it slightly over the bowl.
Use a small scoop, like one of those plastic coffee scoops that have
one end like a square spout-like shape. If you don't have one, a deep
measuring spoon should do. It's too hard to use it with a shallow
anything. Dip this into the bowl, tap to drop excess, then upend it
into the cup.

Another idea could be that you could use a pastry bag. I've never used
it for batter though, just icing for cookies and such.

You could also just set the cups into the muffin tin and use a small
cup. Something with a smaller mouth than a measuring cup. A coffee
scoop could be used here too. Set down newspaper before you start.
That'll help with the mess as well.

Quite frankly, I really don't make messes when I bake so it's always
interesting when other people do.

Hope I was able to help.

On 4/24/16, Sandy via Cookinginthedark  wrote:
> Now! That is one I never would have thought of, and a great! idea!
>
>
> Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment!
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>
> mix batter in small pitcher then pour in cups Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 23, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
>  wrote:
>>
>> I respect that what ever works is good. I myself wouldn't want to mess
> with batter and plastic bags. Since you have to check the batter level in
> the pan as well as  what your inserting from,, you're not going to
> completely avoid a messy proposition. Since recipes generally recommend
> that
> you fill the muffin pan two thirds full, it works for me to use a scant
> quarter measuring cup.
>>
>>> On Apr 23, 2016, at 4:44 PM, Kimberly via Cookinginthedark
>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Depending on the thickness of the batter, try putting the batter in a
> ziplock bag, snipping off the corner and squeezing the batter into the
> cups.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Kimber's iPhone
>>>
 On Apr 23, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Lori Castner via Cookinginthedark
>  wrote:

 Hi, Everyone,



 I love muffins, and I enjoy baking them. But I do not enjoy filling
 the muffin cups with batter, and no matter what technique I try, it
 is a messy job. I have used a small scoop, a collapsible measuring
 cup, and even just a table spoon, but still it's messy.



 Does anyone have a technique for filling muffin tins with little mess.



 Thanks.



 Lori



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Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

[Sandy via Cookinginthedark]

Now! That is one I never would have thought of, and a great! idea! 


Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! 
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Subject: Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins


mix batter in small pitcher then pour in cups Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 23, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
> 
> I respect that what ever works is good. I myself wouldn't want to mess
with batter and plastic bags. Since you have to check the batter level in
the pan as well as  what your inserting from,, you're not going to
completely avoid a messy proposition. Since recipes generally recommend that
you fill the muffin pan two thirds full, it works for me to use a scant
quarter measuring cup.
> 
>> On Apr 23, 2016, at 4:44 PM, Kimberly via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
>> 
>> Depending on the thickness of the batter, try putting the batter in a
ziplock bag, snipping off the corner and squeezing the batter into the cups.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from Kimber's iPhone
>> 
>>> On Apr 23, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Lori Castner via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi, Everyone,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I love muffins, and I enjoy baking them. But I do not enjoy filling 
>>> the muffin cups with batter, and no matter what technique I try, it 
>>> is a messy job. I have used a small scoop, a collapsible measuring 
>>> cup, and even just a table spoon, but still it's messy.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Does anyone have a technique for filling muffin tins with little mess.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Lori
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

[Sandy via Cookinginthedark]

I have done that, too, or also baked as bread in loaf pans. I like the idea
of using the turkey baster, but wouldn't it be hard to clean that tube and
guarantee all the dough is out of it? 


Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! 
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From: Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark
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Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2016 4:03 PM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Cc: Nicole Massey
Subject: Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

I've heard turkey basters do a good job with this too, but I haven't tried
it myself. I tend to turn muffins into coffee cake.

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From: Kimberly via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org]
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2016 3:45 PM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Cc: Kimberly 
Subject: Re: [CnD] Filling Muffin Tins

Depending on the thickness of the batter, try putting the batter in a
ziplock bag, snipping off the corner and squeezing the batter into the cups.


Sent from Kimber's iPhone

> On Apr 23, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Lori Castner via Cookinginthedark
 wrote:
> 
> Hi, Everyone,
> 
> 
> 
> I love muffins, and I enjoy baking them. But I do not enjoy filling 
> the muffin cups with batter, and no matter what technique I try, it is 
> a messy job. I have used a small scoop, a collapsible measuring cup, 
> and even just a table spoon, but still it's messy.
> 
> 
> 
> Does anyone have a technique for filling muffin tins with little mess.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Lori
> 
> 
> 
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