Sep 11, 2009

Spicy Cheddar Muffins

Category: recipes
Posted by: admin
Makes 6 large or 12 small muffins

Ingredients

250ml milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 medium egg, lightly beaten
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

200g plain flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp caster sugar
A pinch of salt
150g grated farmhouse cheddar
100g walnuts, lightly roasted and chopped; or 1 grated apple

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Combine milk, butter, egg and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  4. Toss grated cheddar with flour to mix well.
  5. Add the cheese and flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir well.
  6. Add the walnuts or grated apple.
  7. Spoon into buttered muffin trays, cook in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until risen and golden brown.