When creaming mixtures of butter and sugar, start an electric mixer at a low setting to blend the ingredients.  Gradually increase the speed to high to get more volume into the batter.

Batter breads are yeast breads that start with a batter instead of dough.  They are mixed with a mixer instead of being kneaded.

Use an ice cream scooper to easily spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

Overbeating toughens quick breads.  To avoid overbeating, mix dry ingredients together in one bowl, liquid ingredients in a second bowl, and then combine the two.  Then stir enough to moisten the batter.

A tablespoon measuring spoon is ideal for filling mini muffin cups with batter.