Has Anyone Used Only 6 Wells in the 12 Ct Stoneware Muffin Pan?

[aPamperedBride]

I have a guest who cannot attend my party on Saturday that has ordered the Single Servings Pan, but then realized it might not suit her needs. She really wants a 6 ct stoneware muffin pan (like we used to carry). The SSP holds 1 cup of food while a traditional muffin pan only holds 1/3 cup. She has asked if it is OK to just use 6 wells in the 12 ct muffin pan. I told her I thought it would be fine as long as she spaced them out on the pan. Then she asked if she should fill the other wells with water. Has anyone tried this? I have both the 6 ct and 12 ct ones in my kitchen, as well as two silicone muffin pans and the brownie pan, so I've never needed to use only 1/2 of the 12 ct muffin pan. Please let me know if what you've done if you've used it this way!

 

[Admin Greg]

I haven't personally tried this, but I have seen a few people do it and it seems to work fine. The only thing to keep in mind is that the muffins may need to cook a little longer since there is less heat circulating in the pan. If using water, the idea is that it will help to create steam and help regulate the temperature of the pan. In addition, if you are planning to use the extra wells with water, be sure to use cold water (not hot) to avoid having too much of the heat dissipate from the pan.

 

[Admin Greg]

I would love to help her out since she's bummed she can't attend the party, but I also don't want to give her incorrect information.I have not personally tried using only 6 wells in the 12 ct muffin pan, but I have heard of others doing it successfully. As long as she spaces them out and fills the empty wells with water, it should work just fine. The water will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the empty wells from burning. Just make sure she adjusts the baking time accordingly, as the muffins may cook faster with only 6 in the pan. It's always a good idea to do a test batch first to get the timing right. I hope this helps and that your guest enjoys her muffin pan!