I recently discovered the KAF web site, and love everything about it, especially the way each recipe is so well documented with pictures and descriptions. The tips you gave on this recipe made me curious. Does the 30 minute rest period work just for muffins, or would it be applicable to all quick breads? And, does tilting the muffins work better than removing them to a wire rack? I'm a snowbird now in Arizona, and I can't wait for it to cool down a little so I can start baking here. One of the first loaves I'm going to try is the Marbled Rye you gave the link for! King Arthur flours are available right down the street! Sharryn - Yes, the 30 minute resting period can give muffins/quickbreads a headstart in leavening. Once they hit the preheated oven to get that blast of heat, the leavening goes wild for a second time. Tilting the muffins will prevent them from steaming their bottoms while they begin to cool. Ever get shriveled bottoms? That is from steaming in the pan. Moving them to a rack after a tilting period is recommended. Elisabeth @ KAF

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