Email to Cat .Tips for Making Great Muffins Source of Recipe From "The Little Red Barn Baking Book" * * * Muffins are simple to make, but you need to observe three basic rules: 1) Don't overmix the batter; 2) Work quickly once you add the dry ingredients to the egg-and-butter mixture; 3) Be precise with the baking time, as a few extra minutes in the oven can mean dry muffins.