When muffins need a little extra incentive to leave the pan, the tempting thing to do is grab a butter knife and go around the edges to loosen them.

This usually does the trick, but it also leaves scratches on the pan.

My tip is to use a rubber spatula instead. Make sure it is heat-proof, or it can melt.

I even have a small rubber spatula to loosen goodies from my mini muffin pan.

While I am at it, I have to recommend the cooking spray with flour (Pam for Baking).  It works like a charm for baked goods.  They come right out of the pan.

That works for me. I hope you find it useful, too.

For more Works-for-Me Wednesday tips, head on over to Rocks in My Dryer, where Shannon is recovering from her trip to Africa.