Peppered Cheddar Muffins
Posted by: jackM Mon, 24 Jan 2005, at 1:48 p.m.
 

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 - 1 tsp coarsely ground pepper
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1-3/4 cups milk
1 large egg
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:
Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Stir together milk, egg, and vegetable oil until blended. Add to dry Ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
Spoon batter into greased muffin pans, filling 2/3 full. Bake at 400 F. for 18 - 20 min. or until tops are golden brown. Cool muffins in pans 2 minutes, remove from pans, and serve.

Yield: 1 doz.