1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup white cornmeal
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
1 large egg
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 425F. Line twelve 1/3-cup muffin cups with paper or
foil liners. Stir first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk
buttermilk, butter and egg in medium bowl to blend. Add to dry
ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in grated cheddar
cheese. Divide batter equally among prepared muffin cups. Bake
muffins until tops are golden and tester inserted into center comes
out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Serve
warm or at room temperature.
Source: Bon Appetit (2/95)
Servings: 12 servings
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