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Muffin Mixes in a Bag
Gifts from the Kitchen
By Brandie Valenzuela
One of my favorite quick and easy gifts to give is a
cooking mix that is presented in a bag. Below you will
find three of my favorite muffin mixes that are sure to
please just about anyone on your gift list. I usually
prepare the mix as described, and then place it in a
plastic zipper syle bag. Once the mix is in the bag, you
can just tie the baggie with a pretty bow, or you can do
a little more like make a fabric bag to cover the plastic
bag. These mixes would also be fantastic placed in one
of the newer disposible food storage containers (such as
GladWare), decorated with ribbon and bows. No matter
how you dress up this gift, it will be sure to make someone
very happy!
Banana Bran Muffin Mix in a Bag
Mix together the following and place in zipper syle bag:
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole bran
Attach the following instructions:
To make your "Banana Bran Muffins", place this mix in
a bowl, and add the following:
1 egg, beaten
1 cup banana, mashed and very ripe
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons oil
Stir just until the flour mixture is moistened. Fill greased
or paper lined muffin pans 2/3 full with mixture. Bake in
400 degree F oven for about 20-25 minutes or until done.
Makes 1 dozen.
Mini Pumpkin Muffin Mix in a Bag
Mix together the following and place in zipper syle bag:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Attach the following instructions:
To make your "Mini Pumpkin Muffins", place this mix in
a bowl, and cut in the following until fine:
1/4 cup shortening
Then add the following:
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup milk
Mix until flour mixture is moistened. Fill greased or
paper line mini muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake in 400
degree F oven for 15 - 20 minutes, or until done. Makes
1-3 dozen muffins depending on size.
Peanut Butter Muffin Mix in a Bag
Mix together the following and place in zipper syle bag:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Attach the following instructions:
To make your "Peanut Butter Muffins", place this mix
in a bowl, and cut in the following until coarse crumbs
form:
1/2 cup crunchy-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
Now add the following to the mixture:
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
Stir until moistened. Fill greased or paper lined muffin
tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 - 17 minutes.
Makes 1 1/2 - 2 dozen muffins.
About the author: Brandie Valenzuela is married and a
mother of two children. She is currently expecting their
third child in December of 2000. If you like this article,
then be sure to check out Brandie's FREE ezines
dedicated to the family: The Family First Newsletter and
the Daily Holiday Recipe at:
http://members.aol.com/BMValen/index.html
SeptemberLady "Born and have lived in Southern MD most of my life. My husband and I just finished building a new home on the family farm, where I hope to retire in the near future.
My interests: Doll collecting, cookbook collector (especially old ones), antiques, family/friend get-togethers, cooking/baking, flower and vegetable gardening, bird-watching."
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