Cheddar Cheese and Mustard Muffins
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
12 muffins
Source: In 'Muffins' by Elizabeth Alston
Categories: Muffins, Side Dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 -4 tablespoons spicy hot prepared mustard
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°.
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Grease muffin cups, or use foil or paper baking cups.
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Thoroughly mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a big bowl.
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Add in cheese; toss flour and cheese with fingers to distribute cheese evenly.
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Whisk egg and mustard in a small bowl.
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When well mixed, whisk in milk and butter; pour over flour mixture; fold in gently with a rubber spatula, just until dry ingredients are moistened.
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Scoop batter into muffin cups; bake 20-25 minutes, or until springy to the touch in the center.
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Turn out onto rack to cool.