posted by Mona M 05-15-101 5:25 AM
Caraway-Cheese Muffins
from From Portland's Palate... A Collection of Recipes from the City of Roses
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter (1/2 cube), melted
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare 12 muffin tins with melted butter or vegetable spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper and blend well. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk and butter. Add Dijon mustard to milk mixture and whisk with a fork until smooth.
Make a well in flour mixture and add Dijon mixture. Stir rapidly with a rubber spatula until dry ingredients are just moistened. Fold in cheese and caraway seeds.
Fill muffin cups and bake in a 425-degree oven for 20 minutes.
YIELD: 12 muffins
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