Poppy Cheddar Muffins

Muffins prepared from all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds, salt, egg, whole milk, vegetable oil, and fresh shredded cheddar cheese.

Ingredients -

1-3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons Sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Poppy Seeds
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1 Egg
3/4 cup Milk
1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, poppy seeds and salt.

3. Combine egg, milk and oil; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

4. Fold in cheese. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Variations and Recipe Ideas:

Muffin Making Tips -

Sifter

A sifter is usually not required for making muffins but can be used to add extra air into flour. A sifter can also be useful for dusting powdered sugar or cocoa over freshly baked muffins.

Muffin Making Tips -

Oil Instead of Butter

Vegetable oil can be used in place of butter in muffin recipes. In place of the butter, add one-fourth the oil and three-fourths with fruit purée. Or swap out the butter with slightly less oil (80-90%) and add 1 teaspoon milk.