Sunshine muffins

FoodForum, 2007 Ingredients: 100g plain flour, 1 x 15ml spoon baking powder, 100g polenta, 100g grated cheddar or parmesan cheese, 300ml milk, 2 medium eggs, 50g butter (melted), 25g finely grated Parmesan cheese for topping, 6 finely chopped sundried tomatoes.

1. Switch on oven - gas mark 6 / 200°C Prepare the muffin tin with 9 paper cases.

2. Put the flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl 2. Put the flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add the polenta and grated cheese.

3. Mix well and make a ‘well’ in the centre.

4. Measure out 300ml milk in a jug. Add two eggs.

5. Add 50g of melted butter to the milk and eggs.

6. Whisk together with a fork.

7. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients.

8. Add the finely chopped sun dried tomatoes.

9. Mix the batter until smooth.

10. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases, filling them about ¾ full.

11. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of each.

Bake for 20 – 30 minutes – gas mark 6 / 200°C Make sure you use oven gloves.

13. Bake until well risen, firm and golden.

14. Leave to cool on a cooling rack 14. Leave to cool on a cooling rack. They are best eaten warm and freshly made. They can also be sliced and toasted.