Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Pumpkin Muffins (Tuesdays with Dorie)

Pumpkin Muffins (Dorie Greenspan)
Dorie calls these, "Pumpkin Muffins."
I've renamed them "Super Delicious Tastes of Fall Pumpkin Muffin Delights!" Sure, a bit long, but a more accurate description!

Kelly of Sounding My Barbaric Gulp chose this week's recipe from Dorie's book, Baking: From My Home to Yours (page 13). Oh man. I love these muffins. It is my third time making them! I told you, I love these muffins!

Pumpkin Muffins (Dorie Greenspan) Pumpkin Muffins (Dorie Greenspan)
I made them according to the recipe, but added pepitas (pumpkin seeds) on top. Next time, I will probably switch or combine the raisins with dried cranberries as many other TWD bakers did.

Pumpkin Muffins (Dorie Greenspan)
I made them once and baked them at the recipe's 400 degrees. However, I felt that was too hot and made them at 350 instead. Other TWD bakers took them out of the 400 degree oven early - so watch the time!

Pumpkin Muffins (Dorie Greenspan)
Nutty, raisiny insides!

Pumpkin Muffins (Dorie Greenspan)
Happy Fall!
Check out the other Tuesdays with Dorie bakers!

38 comments:

  1. Engineer BakerOctober 21, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    I 100% agree with your amended title - these were wonderful little bites of fall! So cute too.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 12:24 AM

    Hi Dorie-- I just made some the other day... don't you just love Pumpkin? I had to use winter squash (it is more in abundance here than the American Orange variety.)

    Your snaps are fabulously fantastic, may I ask what type of camera you use?

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  3. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 12:25 AM

    I added you to my blog roll...hope you don't mind..

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  4. Monica HOctober 21, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    Happy Fall to you too- these look delicious!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 4:04 AM

    pumpkin seeds on top -- the most logical topping! they're really beautiful. wish i had some left for this morning's breakfast...

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  6. MartheOctober 21, 2008 at 4:40 AM

    I love yout new, but definetely more accurate name for these muffins! They are amazing!!

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  7. LaurenOctober 21, 2008 at 6:19 AM

    your look great, nice addition with the pepitas! I love those cupcake wrappers- need to get me some!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 6:32 AM

    Total agreement here. The name should be changed. They were rather incredible weren't they?
    Happy fall to you too!

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  9. DiOctober 21, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    I love fall. And pumpkin. I put pepitas on top too--they were quite tasty--I don't think I'd had them before this. Your muffins look delicious!

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  10. mimiOctober 21, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    who knew something so boring sounding like "pumpkin muffins" could be so tasty!! yours look great, i love that first photo of the big pile of goodness!

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  11. vibiOctober 21, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    Wow! I feel like a little mouse sneaking around those muffins... the pictures are so clear, it's as if they were touchable!
    Happy Fall to you too... oh! and happy muffins also! LOL

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  12. RachelOctober 21, 2008 at 8:18 AM

    Ha I love your amended title! I had a little mishap with these and didn't love them, but you're so convincing that I think I will have to try again!

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  13. PeggyOctober 21, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful muffins. I loved the sunflower seeds on top, but the pepitas sound even better.

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  14. kimberly salemOctober 21, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    sounds like you've had a lot of practice with these ;) great job! yours look so nice, i love the deep orange color (mine were kinda yellow for some reason). i think i would do 350* next time as well.

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  15. PamelaOctober 21, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Love the new name! I am looking forward to baking with pumpkin now that it's so cool outside.

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  16. betty geekOctober 21, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    I love the orange color of your muffins. They remind me of Fall! Those toppings make it look so appealing. Awesome additions and awesome job.

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  17. MariaOctober 21, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    I bet the seeds add a nice crunch! Looks good!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    What are the tiny paper cups for?
    Your pictures are so great...

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  19. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    Yummy! Yours look perfect. Looks like they came right out of a recipe book.

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  20. Welcome to our crazy blessed lifeOctober 21, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    I love your new name for these muffins and that you used pumpkin seeds on top. Your pictures are also amazing!

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  21. TammyOctober 21, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    wow, they look just like in the book!

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  22. Nancy/n.o.eOctober 21, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    I LOVE the way yours look - loaded up with sunflower seeds and pepitas. How cool that you've found your perfect seasonal taste.
    Nancy

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  23. IreneOctober 21, 2008 at 4:38 PM

    Oh, pumpkin goodness and yumminess! Pretty, pretty pictures, and I can almost smell them!

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  24. JennyOctober 21, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Those look beautiful! I love the black background. I have been baking with pumpkin like crazy over here. I hope to try these too.

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  25. AmyRuthOctober 21, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    First time visitor to your blog! Love your up close photos. Also, I like the nut combo "crown." Don't you? They really look pretty and I imagine the saltiness of the nut is a nice flavor combo with the soft spiciness of the muffins. I'll have to try that next time. You must be a chockylit reader, with the cups. They make a pretty presentation. Great new name.
    AmyRuth

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  26. CBOctober 21, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    LOL @ amended name. So... did you like these muffins? I can't tell. ;) Love that you use pepitas. Makes the muffins look so yummy! Great job!
    Clara @ iheartfood4thought

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  27. Susie HomemakerOctober 21, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    wow. someone thinks you are dorie. what an achievement!
    Great photos!!!

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  28. Carol Peterman/TableFareOctober 21, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    I suspect I will be making these again and again too as I am getting rather hooked on eating one each morning. I just removed tomorrow's muffing from the freezer so it will be ready to go in the morning!

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  29. ShelbyOctober 22, 2008 at 2:42 AM

    Absolutely beautiful muffins!!

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  30. AnneOctober 22, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    Wow- those look absolutely amazing- even better than the book! Great job!

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  31. PrudyOctober 22, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    I second that title. Super Delicious for sure. Lovely lovely photos.

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  32. Carmen CooksOctober 22, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Ooh they look great with all those seeds on top!

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  33. CathyOctober 22, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Love your revised title! I might have to borrow that one next time I serve these! I've also made these multiple times -- we love them! Your pictures are gorgeous! Love the pumpkin seeds on top.

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  34. Mary JoOctober 22, 2008 at 2:39 PM

    your muffins look fantastic and i love the paper you used.

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  35. Mary AnnOctober 22, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    Your pictures turned out beautifully! Pepitas did add a nice touch to this recipe. I love that you renamed them. The name totally fits!

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  36. Heather BOctober 22, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    Great job! They look delicious!

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  37. Marie RaynerOctober 23, 2008 at 3:16 AM

    I love your "Little Bites of Fall!" Lovely! The addition of the pumpkin seeds is perfect. Now, why didn't I think of that!!

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  38. AnonymousOctober 23, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    I love you new title. I think you should rename everything from now on.

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