Question: To save a stale muffin.
Options:
You can bring it back to its original goodness in a few minutes by placing it in a steamer basket suspended over (and touching) simmering water.
You can bring it back to its original goodness in a few minutes by placing it in a steamer basket suspended over (but not touching) simmering water.
Answer: You can bring it back to its original goodness in a few minutes by placing it in a steamer basket suspended over (but not touching) simmering water.