What’s the Secret to Light, Fluffy Muffins with Delicious Crusty Tops?

Faith Durand
Faith DurandSenior Vice President of Content at AT Media
Faith is the SVP of Content at Apartment Therapy Media and former Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn. She is the author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning, The Kitchn Cookbook. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.
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Q: What’s the secret to making light, fluffy muffins (with those delicious, crusty tops!)? I’ve tried every recipe with all different techniques, and they always turn out tasty but really doughy and thick. And not long after I take them out of the oven does their puffed-up top start to fall. Any advice?

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