Mixes come in handy when you're pinched for time. They also make great gifts! They do? Yes, they do! When my kids were in pre-school, we used to give a set of mixing bowls and a mix (usually pancakes) as a birthday gift to kids we knew enjoyed cooking. Pancakes are simple, but so are cakes and muffins. What is it about that age that almost all kids have a love of food prep and baking?
Sometimes I make my own “mix” the night before, and by that
I mean I prep the dry ingredients for whatever I am baking the next morning. It was kinda fun to have King
Arthur do all the prep for me. These muffins mix up in minutes. My summer
intern, Madeline, followed the directions exactly, used oil instead of butter,
and all 3 mixes baked up perfectly. Our favorite flavor was the Double Chocolate, which,
truthfully, tasted like a delicious, moist cupcake.
My husband took one look at the Double Chocolates and said that we should scoop the top and fill them with ice cream for dessert. We used to love chocolate muffins this way when we were newly married. Ahem! My metabolism was more cooperative then. I “filled” one of the muffins with some strange ice cream my kids left in the freezer (I’m sure they bought it with Dad because I prefer basic flavors). All I can tell you is that it contained Oreos and sprinkles… If I remember correctly, it’s a Breyer’s flavor called Birthday Blast!
My husband took one look at the Double Chocolates and said that we should scoop the top and fill them with ice cream for dessert. We used to love chocolate muffins this way when we were newly married. Ahem! My metabolism was more cooperative then. I “filled” one of the muffins with some strange ice cream my kids left in the freezer (I’m sure they bought it with Dad because I prefer basic flavors). All I can tell you is that it contained Oreos and sprinkles… If I remember correctly, it’s a Breyer’s flavor called Birthday Blast!
If you choose to use a mix, for whatever reason, use a
GOOD one! You certainly cannot go wrong with these.
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I like King Arthur mixes, they taste good, and are so convenient
ReplyDeleteKing Arthur Flour is top of the line, I reccomend it to all my customers at Sur La Table for their baking, I can't see why their mixes would not be of the same high quality for a quick breakfast muffin!
ReplyDeleteI love mixes, specially since you can make them your own by adding some extra goodies in their! I haven't tried KAF mixes, but they look great!
ReplyDeleteMixes are so handy when you don't have the time to makes something from scratch. King Arthur is definitely a name you can trust. Their chocolate cake mix rocks!
ReplyDeleteI love using a mix. If I can get away with using a mix I will. There is not a right time or a wrong time it is just a personal preference. it also is if I have the time I will probably do it by scratch but a lot of the time I do not have the time. I love King Arthur Mixes because of the strong reputation behind them.
ReplyDeleteI love King Arthur mixes. Great for indulging in baked treats so much easier.
ReplyDeleteMix are quick and easy! And they sometimes are better than scratch!
ReplyDeleteshankyouverymuch11 at yahoo dot com
I love using mixes when in a BIG hurry...or when I have 'grandkid' help in my kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteKing Aurthur mixes are so good! You are King in my house:)
ReplyDeleteKing Arthur flour is second to none! Hands down the best.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good idea for a mix in the mornings and when baking late night!
ReplyDeleteThey all sound wonderful! I prefer the King Arthur flour when I bake too. I bet the muffin mixes are scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteoooh muffins! I think it's a good idea to use a mix b/c I dont have a lot of time and I always forget to buy all the ingredients
ReplyDeletemermont84 at yahoo.com
Not often I will use a mix, but there are occasions....and KAF would be my mix of choice. Definitely wanting to try them!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a mix girl (as you know), but I do love me some KAF:) I think when the focus is on spending time together while cooking, a mix can come in handy. That way, you can chat w/your cooking partner (son/daughter/buddy, etc) w/o worrying about a bunch of measuring and WhatNot. And that's what I have to say about that! :)
ReplyDeleteA lot of "bakers" judge folks who use mixes. I'm not a huge mix person myself but I don't condemn anyone that uses them - that being said -- I love King Arthur's mixes - their scone mixes are incredible - and I would love to try their muffin mixes. I use brownie mixes when I have to do huge amounts of brownies for church functions etc. and especially when the brownie is a crust like vehicle for cheesecake brownies - or six layer brownies.
ReplyDeleteI love King Arthur! Mixes will be good for any day, all year round. Baking during fall would be a good idea, when the weather gets cooler and we need more warmth around us. Back to school would be another good reason to bake -- for lunchboxes, bake sales fundraisers, sports events. And of course, once the holidays come around & we get so busy, a mix will be so handy. I WANT TO WIN !!!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually use muffin mixes, but I've been eyeing the KAF ones for so long! I love their products--only use their flours. My girls like to use mixes when they're in a baking mood.
ReplyDeleteI love King Arthur flour especially to make cookies. I have never tried any of the mixes, but sometimes when I am making double or triple batches with my daughters I would like to use a mix so I don't loose count of how much of a certain ingredient I have already put in the bowl. Even just for a spur-of-the-moment baking a mix would be really convenient!
ReplyDeleteA great time to use mixes is when visitors drop in unexpectedly and you want to give them quick great tasting snacks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super fun giveaway, M! I have never baked with a muffin using a premix but I think its time that changed.
ReplyDeleteI think its a good idea to use a mix so it doesnt get screwed up, like the last batch of muffins I made :(
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the great comments and thanks to King Arthur for donating the mixes and coupon for flour... very appreciated! The lucky winner, Mango Queen, has been contacted by e-mail. Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the summer. XOXO
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