a hack for perfect bakery style muffins

and three really great muffin recipes

A while back I posted a photo album on instagram of some of the muffins I have in rotation at Prima. People asked me a million questions about how I got such perfect domes on my muffins. I’m happy to share that the answer could not be more simple — tulip muffin liners ! The slightly raised edges on these liners allow you to fill the cups with a little more batter than you would in regular paper liners, which then bake up into extra high perfectly domed muffins. Also, a little trick of the trade is baking your muffins for the first 10 minutes at a higher temp to really kick start the leavening and ensure a high rise, before dropping the oven temp down to finish cooking the centers. A special tool I like to use to fill the liners with batter is a 4 oz ice cream scoop, it makes scooping batter mess free and ensures each cup is filled with the same amount. Below I’ve shared three recipes for some of my most beloved muffins at the cafe — you’re bound to have a lovely start to your day with one of these next to your morning cup of coffee or tea. <3