Cheddar Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin, or line with paper muffin liners.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, milk, and cheddar cheese.
3. Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops are golden brown. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cheddar cheese is a type of cheese that originated in the English village of Cheddar in Somerset.
• Muffins are a type of quick bread that originated in England.
• Muffins are a popular breakfast food, but can also be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.