Ken wrote:
> On Saturday, December 15, 2012 7:18:30 PM UTC-8, z z wrote:
>> A baking tin. 12 very shallow muffin cups-not like a cupcake
>> >pan-these are very shallow and the sides are much more slanted
>> >than with cupcakes. I think its old. Brand stamped in metal >says
>> "Tala" and "Made in England." I paid 99cents. So not >being familiar
>> with english cooking I am wondering about >scones tarts crumpets and
>> the like. It is actually the same >shape as a pie tin only
>> miniature. It has that patina >indicating frequent baking with
>> oiled/greased cups. >Interesting to buy something made in England
>> instead of China.
>
> Could be for tarts, but I've seen pans like what you described for
> making "muffin tops." It's for people who want the top, crusty part
> of a muffin without the doughey, bottom part. Or I guess the top,
> crusty part without all the calories.
>
> I hope this helps,
>
> Ken

Heh! Could be mine! I sent my muffin top pan to the thrift store. Seemed
like a good idea when I bought it but then I never used it.