Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, an on-the-go snack, or a late-night treat, homemade muffins are perfect.They're easy to make yourself.After just a few days, the inside and outside of your muffins will be wet.It's possible to slow that process by storing your muffins until you're ready to eat them.If you want to keep your muffins fresh for up to 3 months, you can either keep them in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze them.
Step 1: If the muffins are still warm, put them on a wire rack.
When your muffins are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a wire rack.The muffins will cool evenly because the air will flow all the way around them.The surface of the muffins will be soggy if you put them in a container while they're still warm.
Step 2: You can keep the muffins overnight by covering the wire rack with a towel.
You don't have to put the muffins in a container if you plan to eat them within 24 hours.To keep your muffins fresh and moist, cover them with a layer of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.You can put the muffins into containers if you think it will be longer than 24 hours.
Step 3: For up to 4 days, place the muffins in a paper towel-lined container.
There is a layer of paper towels on the bottom of the container.Then, cover the muffins with a second layer of paper towels.The paper towels will help to absorb any condensation that forms, which will prevent your muffins from getting soggy.If you want to get the best results, fold a larger paper towel in half and use 2 paper towels stacked together.A single layer is fine if you have thick paper towels.
Step 4: You can store your muffins in a dry place.
If you'll be cooking, try to keep your muffins out of a warm or humid spot.If the muffins get warm, it could cause them to get cold.The muffins will have a sticky top and a dry center if they are put in the fridge.If you keep your muffins for more than 4 days, transfer them to the freezer.
Step 5: If you want the muffins to be warm, preheat them in an oven at 300 F.
If you're craving a warm muffin after a couple of days, don't fret, your muffins will be great at room temperature.Put your muffins on a baking sheet covered with foil and pop them in the oven for about 15 minutes.Smaller muffins can be baked in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, while larger muffins need up to 18 minutes.
Step 6: Place your muffins in the bag.
If you want to keep your muffins fresh for a while, place them in a plastic freezer bag.After squeezing out as much air as you can, seal the bag.You can wrap the muffins in foil or plastic wrap instead of putting them in a bag.Pick a container that won't leave a lot of air around the muffins for the best results.
Step 7: The muffins can be kept in the freezer for up to three months.
If you eat your muffins within 12 weeks, they will have the best texture and flavor.You can store frozen muffins indefinitely if you keep them at a steady temperature.The back of your freezer is where you should keep your muffins.
Step 8: Allow the muffins to sit at room temperature for half an hour.
When you want to enjoy a fresh muffin again, there's nothing special you have to do.Allow them to sit on the counter for 30 minutes to thaw, then either eat them cool or microwave them.You can thaw the muffins by wrapping them in a moist paper towel and microwaving them for 60 seconds.Take the muffin out of the microwave after the first 30 seconds to make sure it's hot.
Step 9: Wrap the muffins in foil and bake them at 300 F.
Wrap the muffins in foil and place them in the oven for 15 minutes.If you have smaller muffins, they will take about 12 to 15 minutes.Let the muffins thaw completely before you put them in the oven.When they're done, the center may still be cool.If you want to restore some of the moistness that may have been lost during the freezing process, try putting butter on the muffins.