Albino Muffins

[dsignpeach]

I hope someone can help me with this cooking problem. My muffins never ever get brown on the top. I have a gas stove, I have tried moving the racks up and down to no avail. Does anybody else have this problem or can you help me solve it? I appreciate any help. I love muffins but I'm not going to make them anymore until I can figure this out. I usually have to brown them under the broiler and then they end up dry. Besides, broiling under a gas broiler is another trick. I know, I know, WHY don't I just get an electric stove??? :) I wish.

Thanks,
pchy

[Angelina]

Hmm..do they just not color on top or are they also not done inside? I have a gas oven and I never had such a problem...:confused:

Maybe it's not hot enough? Maybe the temperature is off?

Angela

[funniegrrl]

Yes, I have an electric stove now, but grew up cooking with gas, and it's what I'd prefer if I had a choice. We never had a problem with foods not browning -- my mother ALWAYS had a cake or cupcakes or something in the oven, and they all turned out fine.

[paula]

Do you have a thermometer inside your oven? I have a gas oven and was amazed at how long it takes to pre-heat. I used to have variable results with muffins, but since I started independently monitoring the temp of my oven, they have been much more consistent. Maybe your temperature is off or low...

Paula

[dsignpeach]

It gets done on the inside, just doesn't brown. I'll try checking the temp. Thanks ya'll!

[Beth]

The temp could be low, a subbed or reduced fat can cause browning issues, or I have had problems with things not browning when baking powder started to get old but those things also didn't rise well and had a dense, almost rubbery texture. If you haven't changed the recipe, check out the oven first.