To fix dry muffins using an oven method based on the provided reference, you can reintroduce moisture through steaming.
Rehydrating Muffins in the Oven
A simple way to potentially soften dry muffins is by using a steam method in a conventional oven. This process involves using water to create a humid environment around the muffins, which helps them absorb moisture.
Here's how you can do it, according to the reference:
- Prepare the Oven: Place a tray of water on the bottom rack of your oven.
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (or Fahrenheit, the reference doesn't specify unit, but context suggests likely Fahrenheit for common kitchen settings, however, 200C is also a possibility. Let's assume the instruction meant 200 units and follow the subsequent steps). Let it preheat for 10 minutes.
- Position Muffins: Place the dry muffins in a separate tray. Position this tray over the tray of water. You might need a stand or use different rack levels to achieve this.
- Baking/Steaming: Lower the oven heat to about 100 degrees. Leave the muffins in for 5 minutes at this reduced temperature.
- Resting: After 5 minutes, switch off the oven but leave the muffins inside to stand for about another 5 minutes.
This method uses the steam from the water tray to gently moisten the muffins in a controlled, low-heat environment.
By following these steps, you can attempt to restore some softness to dry muffins, making them more enjoyable to eat.
