GO RUSTIC . . . . . BAKE IT IN A CAN!

Finding things to decorate for a Halloween party is easy and fun! I wanted to make something that I could not find on the Internet, so I baked a muffin in an aluminum ( not galvanized) can and decorated the can! I was not sure it could even be accomplished. My first approach was a little disappointing so I tried it again and succeeded! It was so fun! This instructable is how I made it.

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Step 1: BLOOPERS!

I am a little embarrassed to share these bloopers, but I did it so you don't have to experience the great disappointment like I did. Yours can be perfect the first the time around! The cans I used were too tall and not large enough around. I changed the can to a shorter, fatter can and that is just what I needed. I added rocks in the bottom of the can, because I thought it was still a little bit too tall. It turned out that it would have been fine, I just needed to add more batter. I wanted it to look more like a mushroom. So the next time I make these I will fill the can a little more.

rosewood513 says: Nov 4, 2010. 10:31 AM

I have been making breads in cans for over 15 years, you can use any size, just do not go too big the middle might not get cooked.
Even your bloopers look good enough to eat.

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sunshiine (author) in reply to rosewood513Nov 4, 2010. 10:53 AM

Thanks for your comment. It was so much fun making these!

chapa-de-frente says: Oct 4, 2010. 2:55 PM

This is great, i freaking love preparing food outside of what is expected. gotta start baking in cans

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sunshiine (author) in reply to chapa-de-frenteOct 4, 2010. 3:05 PM

Thanks for your reply. It has been suggested not to use galvanized cans. The way to tell if a magnet sticks to it, it is galvanized. Thank you for your comment.

thepelton says: Sep 22, 2010. 5:03 PM

Look for Tin favor pails at Target.

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sunshiine (author) in reply to thepeltonSep 25, 2010. 7:32 PM

Thanks!

Zion_Sphere says: Sep 22, 2010. 2:16 PM

I love this so hard fav +++

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sunshiine (author) in reply to Zion_SphereSep 22, 2010. 2:23 PM

Thanks! My husband thinks I am crazy! But I love instructables! So many creative people here.

thepelton in reply to sunshiineSep 23, 2010. 3:22 PM

Target has small buckets made for party favors and such. You could cook up cupcakes in these little buckets as gifts. That would be great with Christmas coming as it is.

supersoftdrink says: Sep 22, 2010. 7:15 PM

Great instructable! You can also make quickbreads in a can:

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/quick-breads-easy-presents

http://thedutchbakersdaughter.blogspot.com/2009/11/coffee-can-pumpkin-bread.html

PatrickNormandin in reply to supersoftdrinkSep 23, 2010. 9:10 AM

great comment

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sunshiine (author) in reply to PatrickNormandinSep 23, 2010. 11:42 AM

I sure like your profile picture! I have to smile because it reminds me of someone that I know who is very funny!

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sunshiine (author) in reply to supersoftdrinkSep 22, 2010. 7:38 PM

Thanks! I did not find that link but I did not search bread. I will check this out. Your comment is appreciated.

supersoftdrink in reply to sunshiineSep 23, 2010. 8:00 AM

Personally I like yours better ;)
but it's cool to know you can do big ones in a coffee can too.

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sunshiine (author) in reply to supersoftdrinkSep 23, 2010. 11:46 AM

Thanks! Yes, and I will check the link out. I have been very busy lately trying to get my instructables finished. This was the first time that I have ever made muffins. I love to cook though. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

kimmydesigns says: Sep 22, 2010. 10:56 AM

These are incredibly adorable. Great job!

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sunshiine (author) in reply to kimmydesignsSep 22, 2010. 12:06 PM

Thank you for your comment! I have had so much fun making instructables for the wedding contest. Weddings, and babies are the best celebrations on the planet.

kimmydesigns in reply to sunshiineSep 22, 2010. 4:44 PM

A few months ago we had to make desserts for a wedding shower and we ended up making square cupcakes. It was soooo tedious, your idea seems so much more put together and fast.

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sunshiine (author) in reply to kimmydesignsSep 22, 2010. 7:07 PM

Oh, that sounds like fun sorry to hear they were hard to make. Yes, these were easy once I figured out the right can to use. Thanks for your comment!

thepelton says: Sep 22, 2010. 4:56 PM

I probably would hae used a can that was either equal across to what it was in heighth, or one that was wider than it was tall. I am not exactly sure, but I think I have seen containers that look like small buckets, which would work quite well. I am going to have to research that.

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sunshiine (author) in reply to thepeltonSep 22, 2010. 5:16 PM

I had to smile at your comment. I have talent to do things and create them but when it comes to putting it together I do need improvement. Balance happens to be one of them. My daughter on the other hand can wiggle her nose and change a drab thing into a work of art. Thanks for your comment. Please let me know about the bucket!