NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY

NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY - February 20

NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY

On February 20th, we pause to honor the unsung hero of the bakery case: the muffin. Celebrating National Muffin Day is a socially acceptable food holiday you can eat cake for breakfast. Whether you’re a "jumbo-sized or bust" kind of person or a "mini-muffin popper," National Muffin Day is your official license to indulge.

#NationalMuffinDay

Muffins are essentially the chameleons of the culinary world. They are often underrated and overlooked in the bakery. We're here to tell you muffins should be celebrated in every aspect. From mini bite-sized muffins and jumbo ones to the favored muffin tops, muffins are magical with the endless options they provide. 

Many people think muffins are unhealthy. We're here to tell you that's pure nonsense! Depending on the ingredients in a muffin, they can be nutritional depending upon the ingredients you substitute. You can substitute whole grains for oats and flaxseeds and add just about any kind of fruit to a muffin. Of course, you should eat any kind of baked good in moderation--except for today. It's National Muffin Day and that means a little extra indulgence is perfectly fine. 

6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY

  1. Bake up a batch of your favorite muffins.
  2. Share your favorite muffin recipes.
  3. Try a new muffin recipe like one of these: Apple Cinnamon Muffin Plain Muffins Spinach Cheddar Muffins
  4. Running short on time? Stop by your favorite bakery and pick up a half dozen to share.
  5. Be sure to give a shout-out to the baker to let them know how much you appreciate their service.
  6. And use #NationalMuffinDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL MUFFIN DAY HISTORY

We will continue to research this delicious national food holiday. Until then, we'll put another batch in the oven and see what cooks up!

Muffin FAQ

Q. Why are my muffins tough?
A. Tough muffins are sometimes the result of an over-mixed batter. You want to mix the batter until the ingredients are just incorporated. It may be slightly lumpy, but that's ok.

Q. Why are my muffins flat?
A. One important part of muffin making - baking actually - is how you mix your ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients together first. This evenly distributes the dry ingredients, especially seasonings and leavening agents (the ingredients that make the muffin rise). Mix your wet ingredients and then combine the two mixes together. Another reason your muffins are flat may be due to an expired leavening agent. Whether you use baking soda, baking powder, or yeast, they can lose their potency and fail to rise to the occasion.

Q. Does it matter what kind of muffin I make for the holiday?
A. No. It doesn't matter what kind of muffin you make. In fact, the staff at National Day Calendar will eat just about any muffin you bring by! We're great taste-testers!

Other Muffin Days on the Calendar: