Keep Muffin Tops Crisp With This Genius Move (2024)

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How to keep muffin tops crisp? ›

"To keep topping from being soggy the next day, put a few saltine crackers in with the muffins when you store them (to absorb moisture). This also works to keep crunchy cookies from becoming soft."

Baking muffins at too high temperatures can cause a hard crust to form. Follow recipe directions for the correct temperature to bake the muffins. To insure the correct temperature each time you bake, always use an oven thermometer.

Mix ingredients like chopped nuts, toasted coconut, or chocolate chips into the batter to add a crunchy layer to a chocolate cake. Alternatively, create a separate crunchy layer by spreading a mix of crushed cookies, nuts, or sugar on top before baking. Adjust ingredients based on personal preference for texture.

Avoid anything clingy and instead opting for structure. Woven tops and blouses that skim your midsection instead of clinging to that area are the perfect solution. Stylist Tip: Complement a flowy top with a fitted bottom—pencil skirts & skinny jeans strike the perfect balance for you.

To store muffins up to 4 days, line an airtight container or zip-lock bag with paper towel and store the muffins in a single layer. Place another layer of paper towel on top of the muffins as well. They can be stored in a container without paper towel, but are more likely to become soggy the longer they're in there.

Managing stress, sleeping well, and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle to shrink that muffin top. Incorporating High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), compound exercises, targeted abdominal exercises, and lower back and oblique workouts in your fitness routine.

Fresh muffins are best stored at room temperature unless they contain ingredients that need to be refrigerated. This would include meat, cheese, or dairy-based frostings. Alternatively, freeze muffins to preserve their freshness.

Allow Steam to Escape When Cooling

The trapped moisture is then absorbed back into the crumb, deconstructing the texture and leaving it wet and soggy. This is a very simple fix – don't let your muffins rest in their tins for longer than five minutes.

Further, if you're in a humid environment, moisture from the air can get into your muffins and make them soggy. This is why storing muffins in an airtight container can help, but it's a delicate balance because if the container is too airtight, it can trap moisture from the muffin and cause sogginess.

How to make the top of muffins crispy? ›

You should try using butter instead of oil or other fats. It usually results in a crisp top (I like these too). If the batter is looser/wetter the muffins won't crisp up as much so can also sprinkle sugar (I love using raw sugar) on top before baking.

Coarse Sprinkling Sugar: For crunchy, sparkly muffin tops, add a sprinkle of coarse sugar. I like Sugar in the Raw or you can use white sparkling sugar sprinkles, usually found with the sprinkles in the baking aisle.

Giving your muffins a boost of extra hot heat (220C/420F) when they first go in the oven helps the outside of the muffin to set quickly whilst the inside of the muffin continues to rise, resulting in the muffin top/domed look.

Coarse Sprinkling Sugar: For crunchy, sparkly muffin tops, add a sprinkle of coarse sugar. I like Sugar in the Raw or you can use white sparkling sugar sprinkles, usually found with the sprinkles in the baking aisle.