Muffin Stones: To Line or Not to Line - Oiling Tips

[RossDeb2]

Are muffin liners needed for the muffin stones? If not, do the cups need to be oiled before the batter is put in?

 

[jenniferlynne]

No liners are needed!!! If it is a new stone I would oil it down good. I've had mine for awhile and I still have trouble when I make corn muffins. They stick and usually only the top half comes out

 

[Grandmarita]

I've used them both ways. I have a Corned Beef Pattie recipe that I used
directly in the 6 cup muffin stoneware. They came out perfectly. I also
did muffins directly in them, and other times have done cupcakes with papers.
I used our retired pastry brush to coat the stoneware cups with Crisco before pouring the batter into cups without papers.

 

[jenniferknapp]

Someone mentioned on here a great way to season our muffin stones...cook bacon "curls" in the cups!Also, I just use a paper towel to wipe it with my shortening + flour mixture if I am not using papers.

 

[dianevill]

You could also make meatballs in the pan to season it.

 

[Chef Diane]

I make meatloaf on all my stones, meat cakes as my pastor calls them, in the muffin pan. Its a fast way to season them.

 

[DebbieJ]

I use the Stoneware paste--equal parts flour, oil, and shortening. Mix together and brush on with Silicone Basting Brush.

Works AWESOME!!!

 

[rlombas]

Hello! As a fellow Pampered Chef consultant, I can say that muffin liners are not necessary when using muffin stones. The non-stick coating on the stones should prevent the muffins from sticking. However, if you prefer to use liners for easy clean up, you can still do so. If you choose not to use liners, then yes, the cups should be lightly oiled before pouring in the batter. This will ensure that the muffins come out of the cups easily. Happy baking!