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Savory cheese muffins

Makes 9 standard muffins

1- 1/2 cups plain all purpose flour

2tsp baking powder

2tbsp caster sugar

1tsp paprika

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/4 melted butter

1tsp dried thyme

2oz diced cheddar cheese

1-Preheat the oven to 190C.375F. Lightly grease the cups of a muffin tin or line them with paper cases.

2-Sift together the flour, baking powder, caster sugar and paprika into a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Set aside.

3-Combine the eggs, milk, melted butter and dried thyme in another bowl and beat lightly with a whisk until thoroughly blended.

4-Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir lightly with a wooden spoon until just combined. do not over mix.

5-Place a heaped tablespoonful of the mix in each of the prepared paper cases.

6-Devide the pieces of cheese equall among the paper cases.

7-Top with another spoonful of the batter, ensuring the cheese is covered.

8- Bake for about 25 minutes, until puffed and golden. Leave to stand for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly. Best served while the are still warm.

Adapted from ” muffins ” a book by Carol Pastor

Photo: taken with Nikon D300s and Nikkor 50mm f/1.8